Workbook & Summary - When Things Fall Apart - Based On The Book By Pema Chodron

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WORKBOOK &

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sapiens Quick Books
• Release date: Jun 26, 2024
• ISBN: 9798330256457

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WORKBOOK

& SUMMARY

WHEN THINGS FALL APART

BASED ON THE BOOK BY

PEMA CHODRON

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WRITTEN BY

SAPIENS QUICK BOOKS

Workbook & Summary: When Things Fall Apart - Based On The Book By Pema Chodron

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CONTENT

EMBRACE AND UNDERSTAND YOUR FEARS

FINDING STRENGTH IN ADVERSITY

LEARN FROM THE PRESENT

ACCEPT SITUATIONS AS THEY ARE

EMBRACE CHANGE AT ANY TIME

PRACTICE NON-HARMFUL BEHAVIOR

CONFRONTING DESPAIR AND MORTALITY

UNDERSTANDING WORLDLY ATTACHMENTS

EMBRACE DIFFERENT FORMS OF SOLITUDE

CULTIVATE WONDER ABOUT LIFE

COMBAT INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL AGGRESSION

EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL MATURATION

EXPAND YOUR COMPASSION

ENDURING, UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

TECHNIQUES FOR HANDLING CHAOS

CLOSING NOTES

HELP US WITH A REVIEW

LEGAL ISSUES

ABOUT COPYRIGHT

EMBRACE AND UNDERSTAND YOUR FEARS

Intimacy with Fear, a pivotal chapter from Pema Chödrön's profound work When Things Fall Apart, delves deeply into the transformative power of facing fear with awareness and compassion. Chödrön, drawing from her Buddhist teachings and personal experiences, guides readers through the concept of fear not as an obstacle to overcome, but as a gateway to profound growth and understanding. She begins by challenging the conventional approach to fear, urging readers not to view it as something to be conquered or avoided, but rather as a path towards greater self-awareness and spiritual awakening. By embracing fear with an attitude of openness and curiosity, Chödrön suggests that we can unravel its grip on our lives and discover a deeper sense of inner peace.

Central to Chödrön's teachings is the notion that fear arises from our resistance to discomfort and uncertainty. She argues that our instinctive reaction to fear is often to retreat or to numb ourselves, perpetuating cycles of suffering and discontent. Instead, she proposes a radical shift in perspective: to approach fear with mindfulness and gentleness. This approach, she suggests, allows us to cultivate what she terms intimacy with fear—a deep, compassionate understanding of its origins and its impact on our lives.

Chödrön illustrates this concept through practical examples and guided reflections, encouraging readers to explore their own fears without judgment. By embracing fear as a natural part of the human experience, she argues, we can begin to dissolve its power over us. This process involves acknowledging our fears without feeding into them, thereby loosening their hold on our thoughts and emotions. Through mindfulness practices such as meditation and self-inquiry, Chödrön