You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson PNTV - When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron
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Aug 15, 2015 
Pema Chödrön, a renowned Buddhist teacher and author, dives into the transformative power of facing one's fears. She discusses the necessity of confronting discomfort to stimulate personal growth and encourage shedding old identities for new beginnings. The conversation also emphasizes the role of meditation in not just coping, but enhancing engagement with life's difficulties. Finally, Pema advocates for discipline and resilience as keys to personal development, reminding us that self-improvement is a lifelong journey.
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Embrace Fear, Feel Lucky
- When facing fear, feel lucky for the opportunity to grow.
- Lean into discomfort; it's a chance for learning and growth.
Death and Rebirth
- Rebirth requires death; let go of old identities to become new.
- Embrace change and grow through challenges, spiraling upwards.
Why Meditate?
- Meditate to improve your daily life, not just your meditation skills.
- Treat meditation as a warm-up for a better day, not the main event.