Aug. 22 Tip From Pema Chodron: Cultivate Unconditional Acceptance of Your Imperfect Self

From Pema Chodron: Cultivate Unconditional Acceptance of Your Imperfect Self

(The Aug. 22 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

THIS IS NOT A FAILURE

You can cruise through life not letting anything touch you, but if you really want to live fully, if you want to enter into life, enter into genuine relationships with other people, with animals, with the world situation, you’re definitely going to have the experience of feeling provoked, of getting hooked, of shenpa. You’re not just going to feel bliss. The message is that when those feelings emerge, this is not a failure. This is the chance to cultivate maitri, unconditional friendliness toward your perfect and imperfect self. 

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