As we practice, we begin to know the difference between our fantasy an…

Pema Chodron
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As we practice, we begin to know the difference between our fantasy and reality. ✨ Pema Chodron (2002). The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times, p.49, Shambhala Publications
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