306: Haemin Sunim - Let Go Of Perfectionism, Combat Depression, Take Things Slowly

Haemin Sunim (IG: @haemin_sunim) is a Zen Buddhist teacher, writer and the founder of the School of Broken Hearts in Seoul. He is one of the most influential Zen monks in the world. Haemin's books, The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down and Love for Imperfect Things have been translated into more than 35 different languages and sold over four million copies worldwide.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Growing up with perfectionist tendencies
• Taking time for self-care
• Check in with yourself
• Becoming a Buddhist monk
• What is Quan meditation?
• Enlightenment is already within you
• Be mindful of your thoughts
• We are all interconnected
• Day-to-day life at the monastery
• Meditation app recommendations
• Haemin’s approach to social media
• Learning from Thich Nhat Hanh
• Take things slowly
• Intention is important
• What makes any item valuable?
• Value your time
• Routines create balance
• Walking in nature
• Let go of perfectionism
• Strategies to combat depression
• Creating the School of Broken Hearts
• You are not alone
• Create your own community

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