When Things Fall Apart

Authors: Pema Chodron

Key Ideas

1. Embracing the uncertainty of life: Pema Chodron teaches us to accept and embrace the uncertainty and unpredictability of life. She reminds us that we cannot control everything and that it is important to surrender to the flow of life.

2. Finding compassion in difficult times: Chodron emphasizes the importance of developing compassion towards ourselves and others, especially during challenging moments. She encourages us to embrace our pain and use it as a doorway to empathy and understanding.

3. Cultivating mindfulness: The book highlights the transformative power of mindfulness in navigat....
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Quiz

1. What does Pema Chodron teach us about embracing uncertainty?

Trying to control everything will bring more suffering

We should avoid uncertainty at all costs

Uncertainty is a sign of weakness

Uncertainty is something to be feared

2. What is the importance of cultivating mindfulness according to Pema Chodron?

To escape reality

To numb ourselves from pain

To find peace in the present moment

To worry about the future

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