Suffering Is a Choice You Make: A Dharma Talk with Dr. Cheryl

We all have moments of unkindness that come at times of weakness. Your shoelace broke, you stepped in a puddle, and you got a flat tire—so you take it all out on your local barista. But here’s the thing:  It's up to us whether we have a good day or a bad day. It’s up to us whether, regardless of circumstances, we have a kind mind or a mean mind. It's up to us how we feel when the circumstances get in our way.  Fix yourself a nice cup of steaming tea, find a quiet, tranquil spot, and settle in—this episode of Sex, Love, and Elephants is your ticket to my latest Dharma Talk.  Tune in and learn about the Eightfold Path and why this central piece of the Buddhist belief system remains so incredibly relevant in our modern daily lives.  In This Episode, You Will Learn: Suffering is not inherent in change, suffering is inherent in us wanting things to be different (02:46) When I act kinder, I feel better (17:21) We have to practice right speech in the world with our words—and when we fail, begin again (34:21) Abstain from slanderous speech: Don't gossip, don't talk about other people in ways that may not be skillful (36:57) Communicating is listening as much or more than you speak (38:12) It's not an easy being a kind, compassionate human being… but it's huge return on investment (01:06:37) Got questions? Email [email protected] Want to learn more about Buddhism and relationships? Cheryl’s book Buddha’s Bedroom is a great resource! Follow  @drcherylfraser on Instagram  Let’s Connect!   About Me Instagram Website - Sign up for Weekly LoveBytes here  Facebook Page   Youtube If you want to rate your relationship, take the Passion Quiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.