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The Process of becoming unstuck requires tremendous bravery, because basically we are completely changing our way of perceiving reality.

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Pema Chodron
Age: 88
Born: 1936
Born: July 14
Clergyman
Philosopher
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New York City
New York
Deirdre Blomfield-Brow
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At some point, we realize that what we do for ourselves benefits others, and what we do for others benefits us.
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In a nutshell, when life is pleasant, think of others. When life is a burden, think of others.
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Buddhism itself is all about empowering yourself, not about getting what you want.
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Searching for happiness prevents us from ever finding it.
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