Pema Chodron Quotes About Perspective

Quotes about: Perspective

• It isn't the things that happen to us in our lives that cause us to suffer, it's how we relate to the things that happen to us that causes us to suffer.

  Pema Chodron

  Spiritual, Perspective, Suffering

  "On Faith & Reason" with Bill Moyers, www.pbs.org. August 4, 2006.

• When we feel left out, inadequate, or lonely, can we take a warrior’s perspective and contact bodhichitta?

  Pema Chodron

  Lonely, Warrior, Perspective

  Pema Chodron (2002). “The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times”, p.90, Shambhala Publications

• Whatever happens in your life, joyful or painful, do not be swept away by reactivity. Be patient with yourself and don't lose your sense of perspective.

  Pema Chodron

  Perspective, Patient, Painful

  Pema Chodron (2007). “Always Maintain a Joyful Mind: And Other Lojong Teachings on Awakening Compassion and Fearlessness”, p.85, Shambhala Publications

• The biggest obstacle to taking a bigger perspective on life is that our emotions capture and blind us.

  Pema Chodron

  Perspective, Emotion, Obstacles

  Pema Chodron (2001). “The Wisdom of No Escape: And the Path of Loving Kindness”, p.39, Shambhala Publications

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