Tough journeys test the soul

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Episode 3816:

Leo Babauta explores how our aversion to problems creates more suffering than the problems themselves. By learning to face discomfort with openness and curiosity, we free ourselves from the constant struggle for control and begin to find peace in the midst of life’s inevitable challenges.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/troubles/

Quotes to ponder:

"Most of us don’t want problems. We want peace, calm, simplicity, happiness."

"When we’re frustrated, it’s because we want things to be different than they are."

"Peace doesn’t come from getting rid of all our troubles, it comes from not letting them control us."

Episode references:

Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Acceptance-Embracing-Yourself-Awake/dp/0553380990

Pema Chödrön – When Things Fall Apart: https://www.amazon.com/When-Things-Fall-Apart-Difficult/dp/1611803438

The Courage to Be Disliked: https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Be-Disliked-Phenomenon-Happiness/dp/1501197274

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