Navigating the Duality of Pleasure and Pain

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This chapter explores the complex relationship between pleasure and pain in human emotions, using the metaphor of 'licking honey from a razor blade.' It reflects on how individuals navigate their emotional landscapes and the insights gained from this duality.

Ever feel like life's ups and downs are knocking you off balance? Discover how to cultivate unshakable self-trust with Buddhist teacher Ethan Nichtern, author of Confidence: Holding Your Seat through Life's Eight Worldly Winds.

Ethan shares ancient practices for navigating the emotional hurricanes of pleasure/pain, praise/criticism, fame/insignificance and success/failure we all face. Whether you're battling imposter syndrome, recovering from a breakup or redefining your career path, learn to access the four powers of true confidence - compassion, lineage, awareness and "wind horse" - so you can stay centered amid the storm.

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