Some years ago, Emma Slade was in Jakarta on a business trip when she was held at gunpoint. After this profound trauma, she went on a journey that led her to make some fundamental changes in her life.

Emma shared the story of how the moment of intense fear made her aware that she wanted to do more with her life. It changed her priorities and gave her the sense that being alive is not to be taken for granted.

She talked about how yoga helped her in the process of letting go of many things and of the role that Buddhism played in her life from a young age. In 2014 she has ordained a Buddhist nun in Bhutan.


Points of Discussion:

00:00 Introducing
00:26 The change after trauma
03:59 About yoga, meditation, and Buddhism
10:54 How do you keep the continuity?
12:15 Do you believe in chance?
13:31 Becoming a Buddhist nun
14:47 Epiphany of motherhood
22:04 About happiness
24:04 Advice for the people who are trying to escape the prison of themselves
28:10 About change and uncertainty
31:50 How do you use your previous experience in your work today?
38:22 How can people find purpose today?
41:33 What is your biggest concern in the world today?
44:20 The question people ask you the most
46:49 Key takeaways

Additional Resources:

Follow Emma Slade on Instagram
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Watch Emma's TEDx talk
   • My Path To Becoming A Buddhist | Emma...  

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Visit my website
https://dee.biz/

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