Why is suffering such an essential teaching in Buddhism? When I embarked on my spiritual path, I turned away from Buddhism. My mother was a Buddhist, but she didn't seem all that Buddhist to me. The concept of suffering and the serious nature of my Vietnamese culture did not fit my American identity. 

I've returned to Buddhism, and now I understand why suffering was good for me. 

In this episode, Nicole and I talk about how our past suffering shaped who we are today. We go deep. We talk about three layers of suffering. The first layer of suffering is superficial inconveniences that make us anxious, impatient, or angry at that moment. The second layer of suffering comes from things that are not within our control, like diseases or divorce, which are still life altering but manageable. The third layer of suffering is war, death, and suicide.

We talked about all of it in twenty-five minutes! It was a two-hour conversation, but we edited down to the nitty-gritty stuff. 

I hope you enjoy the show. 

If you want to learn more about how you can manage your mind through Buddhism and NLP, make an appointment with me at [email protected] or visit my website at goodthoughtsnlp.com

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