How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection with Haemin Sunim

This week, I sit down with one of the most influential Zen Buddhist monks and teachers in South Korea, Haemin Sunim. He offers a unique perspective on vulnerability, authenticity and the journey to finding out who we really are. Haemin believes that we have become used to sacrificing the present for the sake of the future and that intentional living is key to happiness. He argues that only by accepting yourself – and the flaws which make you who you are – can you have compassionate and fulfilling relationships with your partner, family and friends. We discuss the importance of stealing back some down-time in our busy lives and learning to say no. Haemin reveals what he does each day to bring about happiness and calm in his own life as well as some brilliant tips that we can all put into practice to improve the way that we feel. This is an uplifting and thought-provoking conversation – I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

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Find out more about Haemin:

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Haemin’s books:

Love for Imperfect Things: The Sunday Times
Bestseller: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection

The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down:
How to be Calm in a Busy World

Video:

Sunday Brunch Channel4 –
Haemin
Sunim on looking after your mind

 Articles:



The Guardian – The
‘mega monk’ who wants us to slow down and embrace our imperfectionsThe Telegraph – Meet
the ‘mega monk’ changing our attitude to happiness, one tweet at a timeGQ Online – This is how a Buddhist
monk keeps fit and healthyThe Guardian – Want
to transform your life? Stop chasing perfection The Independent – Slow
down: A Buddhist ‘mega monk’ has just revealed his secret to happiness



Dr Chatterjee’s resources:



Podcast – How
to Stay Calm in a Busy World with Michael Acton SmithPodcast – Why
Being Popular Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be with Professor Mitch PrinsteinFind Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillar of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearOrder Dr Chatterjee’s latest book The Stress Solution.

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