To stay with that shakiness-to stay with a broken heart, with a rumbli…

Pema Chodron
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To stay with that shakiness-to stay with a broken heart, with a rumbling stomach, with the feeling of hopelessness and wanting to get revenge-that is the path of true awakening. Sticking with that uncertainty, getting the knack of relaxing in the midst of chaos, learning not to panic-this is the spiritual path. ✨ Pema Chodron (2000). When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times, p.14, Shambhala Publications
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