When you feel like you don’t belong anywhere

Show Notes

Feeling like you fit in is hard, especially when you have many different identities. If you’ve ever felt like you put on a different mask every place you go, this episode is for you. We speak with Falcon Sang, a young artist from L.A., about how practicing Buddhism helped him find himself.

Key takeaway: If you’re willing to dig deeper, you’ll find that Buddhability is universal, and it can help you connect with anyone.

Cheat sheet:

00:30 Announcement: Send us your questions about love

1:13 Introduction to the episode

2:02 A little bit about Falcon’s childhood

6:26 Why it’s important to know who you are

7:26 How his childhood made him feel

9:58 Where he went looking for answers

18:07 Why Buddhism clicked for him

22:38 How loneliness can be turned into a source of strength

23:27 How Falcon’s anger started changing

27:28 How he found a sense of purpose

32:16 The passage that changed his life

37:32 His dream for the future

What is Buddhability?

The reality is, we’re already enlightened. It’s only as we face obstacles, stress and our own messiness that we start to forget it. This is a show about how to believe in yourself again, told by a community of Buddhists doing it everyday, and changing the world along the way. Hosted by Cassidy Bradford, each week you’ll hear an honest conversation about real life and how to tap into your Buddhability. From relationships and dream jobs to lessons from psychology and activism, subscribe to Buddhability on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts so you never miss an episode. For more stories, tips on practicing SGI Nichiren Buddhism, and our newsletter, visit www.buddhability.org.