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Actress Emily Beecham has said that pain and happiness are both temporary states, and that life’s setbacks should be seen as part of the journey rather than getting in the way.
Appearing on this week’s episode of like it, like it Podcast, Beecham talks to the host Lucy McInerneyAbout the self-help book that has helped her advance in recent years in careers where stability can be hard to achieve.
Each week, the podcast invites guests to share books, movies, and more. tv show And podcast They can’t stop recommending – and that’s why they’ve gained so much popularity. This week, 1899 And little joe chose star Handbook for Hard Times: A Monk’s Guide to Fearless LivingBy Gelong Thubten, Buddhist monk and meditation teacher.
Published in 2023, this book explains how suffering can lead to satisfaction, how boundaries can create balance, and how Buddhist principles can be applied to everyday life. For Beecham, it offered a timely perspective.
“Things aren’t failures, they’re not distractions – it’s all part of your journey,” he said. “Everything is temporary: pain, happiness. Don’t hold on to either of them too much. Because, as an actor, you will be seduced by things. You will be treated well and then you will be completely ignored. So these are the external things that don’t matter or give you stability.”
Describing the book’s approach as “brilliant” and “practical”, Beecham said it helped him manage the natural unpredictability of working life as an actor – especially in an industry full of ups and downs. “Everything is constantly changing and we must adapt to it,” he said. “I like the Buddhist perspective, and Thubten talks about his difficulties and how he went through a difficult bereavement.”
“It’s also useful for acting,” she adds. “That’s when you have to manipulate your emotions and do it well. It’s not about the external thing or the product – it’s about the journey.”
Born in Manchester in 1984, Beecham trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). His early screen roles included the TV thriller have a good tripsupernatural drama rebirthindie feature invocation and horror sequel after 28 weeks,
She appeared alongside George Clooney and Ralph Fiennes in the Coen brothers’ 2016 film hail Caesar!Before winning the Best Actress award at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival for her performance in the sci-fi thriller little joe,
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Recently, he starred in Netflix’s mysterious and fascinating sci-fi series 1899The Transformation of Emily Mortimer looking for loveand BBC historical drama king and conqueror,
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