The Life Coach School Podcast Ep #30: Lessons from Pema Chodron
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Nov 6, 2014 
Pema Chodron, a beloved American Buddhist nun, shares her profound insights on attachment, known as 'shenpa.' She encourages listeners to recognize this pattern and approach it with curiosity and playfulness. The conversation delves into how negative experiences can lead to personal growth and compassion. Pema emphasizes that embracing both the light and darkness in life is essential for meaningful connections. Ultimately, she urges acceptance of reality to fully experience emotions and learn valuable lessons from every challenge.
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Catch The Hook Early
- Shenpa is the instant of being hooked by a trigger and its habitual reaction pattern.
- Recognizing that moment lets you stop the spin cycle of thought and self-destructive behavior.
Negative Emotions As Teachers
- Negative emotions are messengers that show where we're stuck and need healing.
- Lean into disappointment, embarrassment, and fear to discover patterning you haven't examined.
Know Your Darkness First
- Know your own darkness well so you can genuinely be present with others.
- Develop self-awareness to transform compassion into a relationship between equals.