Speaker: Polly Banerjee-Gallagher. Polly explores how deeply-rooted habits can block our ability to appreciate the blessings of practice. Drawing from Rinpoche's book Diligence and teachings from the 2023 Shedra, Polly discusses the four key factors shaping positive and negative habits. She explains their fluid and dynamic nature and our power to change them. The Dharma offers tools like Lojong slogans, prayer and mantras to support this work. Polly concludes the talk with a reflection on the Four Reliances of the Kadampa tradition, highlighting their guidance in cultivating habits that support our Dharmic journey.