39+ Pema Chodron Quotes On Fear. 'the only reason we don't open our hearts and minds to other people is that they trigger confusion in us that we don't feel brave enough or sane enough to deal with. Happiness, letting go, struggle 45 copy quote. Some of these quotes are from meditation masters (both ancient and modern), others are from famous philosophers, scientists, authors or celebrities. It is requisite for the relaxation. Life, quotes and books in celebration of pema's 80th birthday, lion's roar offers a collection of articles about pema and her teachings: To the degree that we look clearly and compassionately at ourselves, we feel confident and fearless about looking into someone else's eyes. To open up our hearts and focus our awareness so that we can know what we already know and be who we already are. Simple presence brings acceptance and we are no longer at war with ourselves or defined by our 'stories'. These are writers who understand the disconnection of western culture. I read this book the first time when i was going through my divorce and read parts of it again when i lost my daughter to cancer.
