Kaira Jewel Lingo was a nun in Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum Village monastery for 15 years, a leader in his mindfulness retreats and programs, helped edit some of his bestselling books. Then she decided to leave monastic life, and go into the uncertainty of what to do next. She wrote a beautiful book called, "We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons for Moving Through Change, Loss, and Disruption."

Topics covered:

• Kaira Jewel’s passions for building communities and spaces for self-discovery, along with eco-dharma — exploring how spirituality can address environmental crises
• The benefits of holding meditation retreats outdoors, emphasizing nature's role in healing and its ability to absorb human emotions and experiences
• Embarking on a new path without knowing what comes next — and sitting with uncertainty
• How to work with moments of doubt and discomfort during transition, and learning to trust the process and not rush into decisions
• The possibility and freedom that comes with not knowing
• How to stay calm and mindful in a stressful situation, using mindfulness practices to stay grounded and nourished in your busy life

Links:

• Kaira Jewel's website
• Her book: We Were Made for These Times

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Credits

Intro music composition: Salem Beladonna & Robrecht Dumarey

Editor: Justin Cruz