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Each time you stay present with fear and uncertainty, you're letting go of a habitual way of finding security and comfort.

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
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Time
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