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When we are willing to stay even a moment with uncomfortable energy, we gradually learn not to fear it.

Pema Chodron

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Pema Chodron
Age: 88
Born: 1936
Born: July 14
Clergyman
Philosopher
Writer
New York City
New York
Deirdre Blomfield-Brow
Learn
Energy
Fear
Moments
Gradually
Even
Uncomfortable
Stay
Willing
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