Whatever happens in your life, joyful or painful, do not be swept away…

Pema Chodron
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Whatever happens in your life, joyful or painful, do not be swept away by reactivity. Be patient with yourself and don't lose your sense of perspective. ✨ Pema Chodron (2007). Always Maintain a Joyful Mind: And Other Lojong Teachings on Awakening Compassion and Fearlessness, p.85, Shambhala Publications
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Pain is not a punishment; pleasure is not a reward. ✨ Pema Chodron (2003). Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion, p.94, Shambhala Publications
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Be kinder to yourself. And then let your kindness flood the world. ✨ Practicing Peace in Times of War. Book by Pema Chödrön, www.huffingtonpost.com. 2007.
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