Cultivate a sense of openness and receptivity from "summary" of Start Where You Are by Pema Chodron
To cultivate a sense of openness and receptivity means to approach life with a willingness to experience whatever arises without shutting down or closing off. It involves being fully present and engaged with whatever is happening in the moment, without judgment or preconceived ideas. This sense of openness allows us to see things as they really are, rather than through the filter of our thoughts and emotions. It enables us to approach each moment with curiosity and a sense of wonder, rather than with fear or resistance. Being receptive means being willing to receive whatever life has to offer, whether it is joy or sorrow, success or fail...
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