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Nadine Levy

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Surviving desire: what Buddhist thought teaches us about our war on want

Surviving desire: what Buddhist thought teaches us about our war on want

When I was a kid, I had a designated “junk food drawer”. I remember a particular kind of joy in choosing what I felt like eating: chips,...

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Nadine Levy

I’ve learned not to cling to my beliefs – even the ones that shaped me

At a recent conference, I found myself in conversation with a fellow participant. We were exchanging ideas when I saw his expression shift. He began...

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What if your life turned out to be ordinary? Slow down and relish this – it might even be enchanting

Lately I’ve been playing with a thought experiment: what if I was told the rest of my life would be completely ordinary? Not bad, just unremarkable....

20.04.2026 30

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On these in-between days I’m ‘growing down’, sinking into the present moment and savouring small delights

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How can we navigate difficult conversations these holidays? Buddhism offers some guidance

30.11.2025 40

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The secret to happiness? Finding joy in others. It’s free, simple and will gladden your heart

24.08.2025 30

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Nadine Levy

The voice of our own inner critic can be strong. How can we break free from the mental prison?

27.07.2025 30

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Nadine Levy