Only to the extent that we expose ourselves over and over to annihilation can that which is indestructible in us be found.
PEMA CHODRONThings falling apart is a kind of testing and also a kind of healing.
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The second noble truth says that this resistance is the mechanism of what we call ego, that resisting life causes suffering.
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Let your curiosity be greater than your fear.
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The truth you believe and cling to makes you unavailable to hear anything new.
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Treat yourself as your own beloved child.
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Let difficulty transform you. And it will. In my experience, we just need help in learning how not to run away.
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Resisting what is happening is a major cause of suffering.
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One of the deepest habitual patterns that we have is to feel that now is not enough.
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All situations teach you, and often it’s the tough ones that teach you best.
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Every moment is unique, unknown, completely fresh.
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Openness doesn’t come from resisting our fears but rather from getting to know them well.
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If you follow your heart, you’re going to find that it is often extremely inconvenient.
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We work on ourselves in order to help others, but also we help others in order to work on ourselves.
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Since death is certain and the time of death is uncertain, what is the most important thing?
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The central question of a warrior’s training is not how we avoid uncertainty and fear but how we relate to discomfort.
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The future is completely open and we are writing it moment to moment.
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