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We work on ourselves in order to help others, but also we help others in order to work on ourselves. ✨ Pema Chodron (2008). The Pocket Pema Chodron, p.78, Shambhala Publications
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Unconditional good heart toward others is not even a possibility unless we attend to our own demons. ✨ Pema Chodron (2002). The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times, p.64 … ▶
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Honesty without kindness, humor, and goodheartedness can be just mean. ✨ Pema Chodron (2000). When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times, p.98, Shambhala Publications
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We work on ourselves in order to help others, but also we help others in order to work on ourselves. ✨ Pema Chodron (2008). The Pocket Pema Chodron, p.78, Shambhala Publications

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