It's helpful to remind yourself that meditation is about opening and r…

Pema Chodron
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It's helpful to remind yourself that meditation is about opening and relaxing with whatever arises, without picking and choosing. ✨ Pema Chodron (2000). When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times, p.28, Shambhala Publications
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