In this replay episode, Dr. Diana Hill shares lessons from a family retreat at Plum Village Monastery. Diana shares the top 6 lessons she learned. You don’t have to go to a monastery to find peace of mind because, as Thich Nhat Hanh teaches, “Happiness is here and now.” 

Listen and learn

• Why We Should Look For A Path, Not A Pill
• The Three Beneficial Qualities Of Spiritual Paths
• What is Interbeing
• How to practice Walking Meditation
• How to Wake Up And See What’s Here
• Thich Nhat Hanh’s Bedroom
• Why We Should Consider Our Intention
• Forms Of Meditation At Plum Village
• How to Practice Eating Meditation
• What Are The Four Nutriments
• How To Heal the Past and The Future In the Present
• Why We Need To Resist Busyness Non-violently

Enjoy this episode as Diana offers you practices to wake up, engage with the world more mindfully, and find a little more space in your day to enjoy your life.

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