15 lessons from When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chödrön

1. Pain is a part of life. We cannot avoid it.
2. Things fall apart. This is the nature of reality.
3. We can learn from our pain and suffering. They can help us to grow and become more compassionate.
4. We can develop resilience in the face of adversity.

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5. We can find strength in our community.
6. We can learn to accept the present moment.
7. We can let go of our attachments.
8. We can open our hearts to compassion.
9. We can find peace in the midst of chaos.

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10. We can live our lives fully and authentically, even in difficult times.
11. We are not alone in our suffering. Everyone suffers at some point in their lives.
12. Our suffering is not a punishment. It is simply a part of being human.
13. We can choose how we respond to our suffering. We can choose to resist it or to accept it.
14. When we accept our suffering, we can begin to heal.
15. We can find meaning and purpose in our suffering. It can help us to grow and become stronger.

Chödrön’s book is a source of comfort and wisdom for anyone who is facing difficult times. It is a reminder that we are not alone in our suffering and that we can learn and grow from our pain.

I hope these lessons help you to find peace and strength in the face of adversity.

Credit: Paul Brizo Sultones