Changing the Song

Part of a new series of practices kindly offered by mindfulness teacher Sister Dang Nghiem, this audio offers guidance on the practice of changing the song.

This practice gives rise to a positive thought, to a feeling of empathy and understanding, to right view and right thinking. We can direct our attention to something positive that is also available in the present moment. When a song starts playing what we don’t like, we can change the song.

The content of this audio draws on Sister Dang Nghiem's latest book, Flowers in the Dark (2021), a deeply thoughtful guide to healing trauma with mindfulness practice. By bringing together her lived experience as a survivor, a certified MD, and an ordained Buddhist teacher, she offers a body-based, practical approach to healing from the most difficult and painful life experiences.

Find out more about Flowers in the Dark on the Parallax website.