Mindful Mama | Inspiration To Thrive Not Just Survive

Hunter talks to Sumi Loundon Kim about Deepening Spirituality Together. What do you do if you want to bring a mindfulness-minded spirituality to your children? Sumi Loundon Kim has answered that question with “Sitting Together.” Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. People outside of religion need a sense of meaning and belonging that spiritual connection provides. 2. The “two for one deal” — It’s more important to work on your own development than your child’s. 3. How to teach your child to regulate emotions. Sumi Loundon Kim is a Buddhist chaplain at Duke University and a minister for the Mindful Families of Durham.Originally brought up in a Soto Zen community in the 70s, Sumi has been a student of the Insight tradition since her teens. She is the author of two books, Blue Jean Buddha (2001) and The Buddha’s Apprentices (2005), and her mindfulness curriculum, Sitting Together. Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or whereve