When things are shaky and nothing is working, we might realize that we…

Pema Chodron
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When things are shaky and nothing is working, we might realize that we are on the verge of something. We might realize that this is a very vulnerable and tender place, and that tenderness can go either way. We can shut down and feel resentful or we can touch in on that throbbing quality. (9) ✨ Pema Chodron (2000). When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times, p.10, Shambhala Publications
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