How Connecting with People Enhanced My Self-Care

Cam Morose, a Boston school psychologist, found Buddhism at a crucial time. He was struggling with anxiety that felt impossible to challenge. In today’s episode, Cam shares how Buddhism gave him the roadmap and energy to connect with others, challenge his inner critic and find deeper happiness.References:July, 2019, Living Buddhism, pp.56–57“The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 1000. The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 104Cheat Sheet:03:40 A friend’s life state inspires Cam to try chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo08:57 His anxiety reaches a breaking point17:16 How connecting with others made him rethink self-care29:00 Finding purpose in his career based on his struggles40:58 A clear guide for living a happy and fulfilling life

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The reality is, we’re already enlightened. It’s only as we face obstacles, stress and our own messiness that we start to forget it. This is a show about how to believe in yourself again, told by a community of Buddhists doing it every day, and changing the world along the way. Hosted by Cassidy Bradford, each week you’ll hear an honest conversation about real life and how to tap into your Buddhability. From relationships and dream jobs to lessons from psychology and activism, subscribe to Buddhability on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts so you never miss an episode. For more stories, tips on practicing SGI Nichiren Buddhism, and our newsletter, visit www.buddhability.org.