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Gay Man Overcomes Self-Hatred and Learns to Love Himself.

2018

He learned as a young boy that being feminine or different was not okay, which planted a seed of self-hatred. Only as an adult—and with the help of therapy—was Hawmi able to overcome his internalized homophobia and live a happy and free life.

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Beginning Anew: Four Steps to Restoring Communication

When we’re upset with someone, we’re often afraid to say anything. We tell ourselves, “Oh, it’s just a small matter; it’s not important.” But the accumulation of many small issues can create an explosive situation, and can even cause relationships to break.

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Sister Chan Khong
2014
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Pushing Past Tokenism

La Sarmiento has been a leader of American LGBTQ and people-of-color Buddhist communities for close to a decade. I caught up with the trans, queer Filipino teacher before a silent retreat to discuss the dynamics of race and gender in a world that is typically White, cisgender and straight.

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Miriam Zoila Pérez
2016
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Why Well-Being Is a Skill That Can Be Learned

There’s a growing understanding—and resources—to allow us to take control of our minds and of our own well-being.

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Richard J. Davidson
2015
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Meet a Teacher: Larry Yang

Meditation teacher Larry Yang recently told his personal story and answered Lion’s Roar‘s “Meet a Teacher” questionnaire; they follow here so that you can get to know him better.

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Lion’s Roar Staff
2016
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FindCenter Quotes ImageThe greatest satisfaction comes not from chasing pleasure and avoiding pain, but from the radical acceptance of life as it is, without fighting and clinging to passing desires.

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Noah Levine
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What Is Well-Being? Definition, Types, and Well-Being Skills

Want to grow your well-being? Here are the skills you need.

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Tchiki Davis
2019
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Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity

Live True vividly illustrates and breaks down the philosophy of Mindfulness, and what it means to live in the present moment; authentically. “Mindfulness and authenticity are inexorably linked.

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Ora Nadrich
2019
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Meditations on Self-Love: Daily Wisdom for Healing, Acceptance, and Joy

365 Daily meditations to help you embrace who you are Loving yourself is the key to happiness, fulfillment, and hope―and a positive meditation practice can help you get there.

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Laurasia Mattingly
2020
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Ruby Wax: Self-Acceptance Is a Lifelong Struggle

Lauren Taylor chats to comedian and mental health campaigner Ruby Wax about daily mindfulness, opening up and the importance of self-forgiveness

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Irish News
2019
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Healing Relationships Through Compassion and Connection

Applying Buddhist teachings to emotional healing with relationships, marriage, and lust.

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Tara Brach
2017
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