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Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth.

— Pema Chödrön When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (1997)

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You are the sky. Everything else – it’s just the weather.

We all need to be reminded and encouraged to relax with whatever arises and bring whatever we encounter to the path.

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (1997)

Impermanence becomes vivid in the present moment; so do compassion and wonder and courage. And so does fear.

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (1997)

The principle of nowness is very important to any effort to establish an enlightened society.

How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind (2008)

The experience of a sad and tender heart is what gives birth to fearlessness.

How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind (2008)

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