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The biggest obstacle to taking a bigger perspective on life is that our emotions capture and blind us.

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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When you have made good friends with yourself, your situation will be more friendly too.
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Holding on to anything blocks wisdom.
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Whatever is happening is the path to enlightenment.
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