Embrace uncertainty and change from "summary" of Start Where You Are by Pema Chodron
This concept of embracing uncertainty and change is at the heart of our spiritual journey. It is not easy to let go of our need for control and certainty, but it is essential if we want to truly grow and evolve. Instead of resisting the unknown, we must learn to open ourselves up to the endless possibilities that come with change. This requires us to develop a sense of curiosity and openness towards whatever may come our way. When we resist uncertainty, we create unnecessary suffering for ourselves. We become stuck in our own fear and anxiety, unable to move forward. But when we learn to embrace uncertainty, we free ourselves from this self-imposed prison. We become more flexible and adaptable, able to navigate the twists and turns of life with grace and ease. Change is inevitable. The only constant in life is that everything is always changing. When we resist change, we are fighting against the natural...
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