EPISODE · Dec 6, 2021 · 41 MIN
How to stop seeking approval from others
from Buddhability · host SGI-USA
Download the Buddhability AppApple iOSAndroidConsider any situation you’ve found yourself in where you felt like you couldn’t truly be yourself. Have you ever changed your behavior to fit in or impress others?On this episode, we’re talking with Brandon Poythress, of Dallas, who struggled with exactly that from a young age. When he started practicing SGI Nichiren Buddhism, he quickly discovered he was seeking approval from other people, which, in Buddhism, means you are seeking happiness outside yourself. Today we’ll cover how to flip that script and turn inward to find yourself instead.CHEAT SHEET1:21 Introduction to Brandon1:51 Why he started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo as a teenager 4:21 How it helped him stop seeking approval from other people7:42 What it took for him to make good friends8:38 How he applied Buddhist philosophy to his situation12:22 How he became comfortable with himself18:36 What he decided to challenge next27:34 Brandon’s vision for his 30s, 40s and 50s32:55 What uncovering your Buddhability really means37:48 Advice for anyone who feels stuck in a cycle of seeking approval from others
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Consider any situation you’ve found yourself in where you felt like you couldn’t truly be yourself. Have you ever changed your behavior to fit in or impress others? On this episode, we’re talking with Brandon Poythress, of Dallas, who struggled with exactly that from a young age. When he started practicing SGI Nichiren Buddhism, he quickly discovered he was seeking approval from other people, which, in Buddhism means you are seeking happiness outside yourself. Today we’ll cover how to flip that script and turn inward to find yourself instead.
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