Life is always in a state of change, whether big or small changes are taking place. The Buddhist practice of cultivating wisdom or Insight is about recognizing this fundamental principle of impermanence. Understanding that things change can help us see ourselves, our lives, and our relationships more clearly. Developing wisdom of  impermanence can help to reduce the suffering that comes from viewing our ideas and circumstances as our identity, as who we are.  

Recognizing the interconnectedness of life is another important aspect of wisdom from a Buddhist perspective. Rather than viewing ourselves as separate and isolated, we can learn to touch into an essential connection, to others, to nature, and to ourselves. A feeling of separateness, which is so prevalent in modern society, can be found to worsen or prolong feelings associated with depression, anxiety, trauma and difficulty in impulse control. 

Mindfulness is a well-known intervention in Buddhist psychology. Recent research has shown that people who have been clinically depressed three or more times in their life find that learning mindfulness-based skills help considerably to reduce their chances of depression returning. By practicing mindfulness, we learn to pay attention to the present moment with a sense of openness, non-judgment, and compassion for self and other.