Shruti Seth Instagram – In 2020 I gifted myself a course in Applied Buddhist Psychology and it changed my life. Sharing a few of my lessons here. It requires a sense of self-enquiry, critical thinking and contemplation to be able to really benefit from its teachings. The ability to sit with uncomfortable thoughts and give yourself honest answers is imperative. Other than the ones I have mentioned in my post, there is another lesson that has given me some level of clarity. Almost all things in our lives come from dependant arising. We give meaning and value to things. A pen, is a pen until it is “my”pen and then my outlook and my attachment to it changes. The same goes for clothes, for bags, for shoes, a job, a holiday, mothers, fathers, kids, friends etc. All of these become important the moment I add “my” as a prefix. So when you feel burdened by something just take away its value since you’re the one who gives it value in the first place. And if you would want to use it positively then think of it as “our” or “all”. Our mothers or all mothers. Our planet, our children or all children. That way you learn to treat all sentient beings & things with respect and dignity and not just “your” people and “your” things. I have benefited hugely in how I perceive things, what things colour my judgement and what increases my suffering. Will try and share more. I hope it helps others get a clearer view of things. Grateful to all my teachers for trusting me with their wisdom. 🪷 #buddhism #teachings #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #emotionalintelligence #mentalwellbeingcoach #mentalhealthadvocate #eiwithshruti #student #teacher #shruphotodiary