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Ep 17: Pursuing independence without hurting our parents
FromHandful of Leaves | Mindfulness & Buddhism in Everyday Life
Ep 17: Pursuing independence without hurting our parents
FromHandful of Leaves | Mindfulness & Buddhism in Everyday Life
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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Nov 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
As we move into adulthood, the pursuit for independence can be at odds with our parent's wishes, especially in the Asian context. We may not agree with our parents on what's best for us (career, relationship, lifestyle etc). We may stop showing affection towards them. And along the way, that might leave them feeling hurt or abandoned.
In this episode, Cheryl and Kai Xin chat about
Their relationships with their parents.
Moving out
Not pursuing the career that most parents think is 'good'
Saying "I love you" to parents
Dealing with Toxic parents
Ways to repay our parents
Transcript here: bit.ly/3X4JjoP
Timestamp:
(1:56): Are you filial?
(5:50): Kai Xin’s relationship with parents
(8:16): Cheryl’s relationship with her mother
(11:02): Love or views?
(14:06): Conflict-averse and wanting independence
(15:01): Do first and ask for forgiveness later
(20:08): I know better than you!
(22:21): Kai Xin the Rebel
(27:10): Do you say I love you to your parents?
(30:58): Tips to communicate with your parents in conflict
(38:44): How to repay your parents?
(43:48): What if your parents are of a different faith?
Thank you our sponsors to this podcast:
Alvin Chan, Tan Jia Yee, Siau Yan Chen, Tan Key Seng, Ven You Guang, Soh hwee hoon, Wilson Tan.
Support our efforts: https://handfulofleaves.life/support/
In this episode, Cheryl and Kai Xin chat about
Their relationships with their parents.
Moving out
Not pursuing the career that most parents think is 'good'
Saying "I love you" to parents
Dealing with Toxic parents
Ways to repay our parents
Transcript here: bit.ly/3X4JjoP
Timestamp:
(1:56): Are you filial?
(5:50): Kai Xin’s relationship with parents
(8:16): Cheryl’s relationship with her mother
(11:02): Love or views?
(14:06): Conflict-averse and wanting independence
(15:01): Do first and ask for forgiveness later
(20:08): I know better than you!
(22:21): Kai Xin the Rebel
(27:10): Do you say I love you to your parents?
(30:58): Tips to communicate with your parents in conflict
(38:44): How to repay your parents?
(43:48): What if your parents are of a different faith?
Thank you our sponsors to this podcast:
Alvin Chan, Tan Jia Yee, Siau Yan Chen, Tan Key Seng, Ven You Guang, Soh hwee hoon, Wilson Tan.
Support our efforts: https://handfulofleaves.life/support/
Released:
Nov 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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