Buddhability

Today we’re talking about navigating job challenges, an aspect of life that be universal difficult, whether you are facing job loss, trying to find a job, navigating a tough industry or having a hard time believing in yourself at work. Our guest is Mehul Anand, of Georgia, who shares the ups and downs of her career in tech, and the profound lessons her Buddhist practice helped her learn along the way.

Show Notes

Today we’re talking about navigating job challenges, an aspect of life that be universal difficult, whether you are facing job loss, trying to find a job, navigating a tough industry or having a hard time believing in yourself at work. Our guest is Mehul Anand, of Georgia, who shares the ups and downs of her career in tech, and the profound lessons her Buddhist practice helped her learn along the way.

CHEAT SHEET

2:39 Why Mehul started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
6:24 An overview of her career trajectory, which didn’t go as planned
10:55 How she learned to use her Buddhist practice to navigate finding work
15:54 What protection means in Buddhism
21:52 The inner transformation she experienced through a long period of unemployment
28:29 Practical action to take when facing a difficult situation
33:50 Mehul’s turning point
38:13 What mission means in Buddhism
41:34 Mehul’s favorite Buddhist quotes
48:57 Advice for anyone who is currently facing a job-related struggle

References:

  • “Letter to the Brothers,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, p. 502
  • “On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, p. 17
  • How to Make Things Work

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 journalist Jihii Jolly, who you might know from the popular SGI-USA podcast Buddhist Solutions for Life’s Problems, 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.