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While there are sometimes nuggets here that resonate with me, overall I find her writing opaque, circular, repetitive, and without a lot of practical application. DNF at 40%

I've read parts of this before, but now seems like a good time to go back to it. There are some difficult things going on in my life right now, and I can use the gentle wisdom of Pema Chodron. #spirituality #Buddhism

Another book recommendation from Amanda Palmer, and it was a solid one. I paused several times to reflect on a line or two and made a few scribbles to return to later. Chapter 11 really complimented Susan Cain's Bittersweet, which I read a couple of months ago.

As many have already said, it definitely depends on who is asking and for what reason.

Inspirational: When Things Fall Apart, Letters to a Young Poet

Memoir: Born a Crime

Play: Proof

Graphic Novels: Blankets, Saga series, March trilogy, Fun Home

Fiction: Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, The Poisonwood Bible

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks #SundaySoapbox

“That‘s what we‘re going to discover again and again and again. Nothing is what we thought.”
I own this book, I don‘t know how. Was it a gift? Did I buy it for myself (unlikely but not wholly impossible)?
My therapist said some of it might be helpful. I am reluctantly facing some stuff. I want to face these things…
My friends, acquaintances, strangers: therapy is hard I hope you can stick with it and advocate when it should be different.
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Yeah I didn‘t get this at all! This book was actually not helpful but damn depressing. I honestly don‘t want to make peace with hopelessness. I don‘t mind self-help or book that offer comfort. There is always something to learn and places to grow. I don‘t remember Buddhist being this nihilistic.

Pass!

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Really glad I finally started listening to this on audiobook. I see why the person who suggested it in Tim Ferris's _Tools of Titans_ (Seth Godin, I think?) said he listens to her work over & over.

After a devastating year of loss and global pandemic, this book offers insight into fear, loneliness, grief and so much more.

D N F !!! I don‘t have many dnf books Bc I am stubborn as hell, but I got just over halfway done with this book and i couldn‘t take it anymore. A friend coping with loss recommended and I though it could help with my own loss, but all essays were so vague and frivolous

Heartfelt advice in a collection of short essays.

The night I heard the news about Justice Ginsburg, I dropped everything and started this modern classic of Buddhist self-help. My god, I love Pena Chodron now. She is so down-to-earth and hardscrabble and funny and wise. Reading this book was like a long, heart-to-heart, walk in a quiet wood with someone you trust and who you know holds you in unconditional positive regard. This book is a friend.

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Perfect book for me as I navigate (as do you) uncertain times. Chödrön is a Buddhist nun, but so many of her ideas are applicable whether you practice that way or not. The audiobook was a calming companion on my walks this week. This won‘t be the last time I listen to it! (Narrator is Cassandra Campbell, who I love.)

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I can‘t think of a better time for a reflective, “the only way out is through” kind of read. I scrolled my Audible library and picked this as my follow up to Catch and Kill. Also wanted to share the results of my #quarantinefidgets. I cleaned every wine glass, vase, tea cup, and even all of the figurines. It took me hours and only one thing (a florist vase) broke. I call that a happy accomplishment. #keeplitsypositive

I‘ve never been a big believe in self-help/motivational books. I have no judgement against them they just don‘t resonate with me. That being said, I‘m going through quite a lot right now and I could use some inspiration. Let‘s hope it‘s not a dud!🤞🏻🤞🏻

This is a wonderful book. I gleaned (and will continue to revisit) so much wisdom from Pema Chödrön. Her approach is distinctly Buddhist, but no prior knowledge or adherence is required to understand and practice the principles set forth. Chödrön‘s writing is accessible, relatable, and pithy. I read this over the course of about a month and, each day, it was a balm for my weary soul. I‘m sure I will reread this many times.

Definitely should have given this one more time, and I would if the library weren‘t demanding it back. Note to self: study Buddhism.

#falling #ANewChapter I don‘t think you have to be a Buddhist to get something from Pema Chodrons book.Life is full of difficult experiences and loss.Do not let yourself be defined by bad things that happen.An amazing book.

"Don't be afraid to fall apart, because it's an opportunity to rebuild yourself the way you wish you had been all along" - Pema Chodron. To me, this book isn't just for when things fall apart. It's wisdom for every, single, ordinary day ❤ #pemachodron #booksthatchangedmylife

Mine is tagged. It was a really good book and it helped me through a rough time in my life.
What's yours? 😃

Received such a thoughtful bookmark today ♥️♥️♥️

“We might feel that somehow we should try to eradicate these feelings of pleasure and pain, loss and gain, praise and blame, fame and disgrace. A more practical approach would be to get to know them, see how they hook us, see how they color our perception of reality, see how they aren‘t all that solid. Then the Eight Worldly Dharmas become the means for growing wiser, as well as kinder and more content." Pema Chodron

Next pick.. Great Expectations from this one..

Love my afternoon ritual - outside under my huge backyard tree so it‘s not too hot. Love this book - yet another library book I know I must own :)

More truth!

This quote really speaks to the current journey I am on. . . It‘s so true.

Oh I am so loving this book. Another library book I know I am gonna need my own copy!

This is very powerful. Made me stop and absorb that for a minute - have I ever stayed where I was? Maybe this is the key to clarity? I thrive in this space actually - but making myself stay there? That‘s a different monster entirely!

Woohoo! This is good news!

I'm typically always in the middle of two books. One self-help/inspirational/spiritual type book and the other is "hopefully" a great story I can get lost in. After listening to one of Oprah's podcasts, I knew I had to own these

Broken a/c on a hot summer day in Southern California is definitely disrupting my #24in48 #readathon bliss!! 😡

This is a photograph of Pema Chodron, a Buddhist nun. I bought this book the day after the Presidential Election to try and find something to help me deal with what I was feeling. Other required reading got in the way, but I finally finished it. I know that I will keep it close and return to it during trying times.

The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the respect to look at ourselves honestly and gently.

I've been fighting a bout of depression and have fallen behind on my reads and posts but being back on Litsy really cheers me up. I'm very happy to be part of this book loving community. Sending happy thoughts to everyone and wishing all very happy reads! 📚📚💕💜💕💜

The day after the election, I read an article that mentioned this book and decided I had to own it. #latestbookishbuy #photoadaynov16

I'm finally less angry and sad after the terrible events of yesterday. Still scared and worried (and okay, angry and sad are still there too), but I'm working on turning it around in my head. I've done a decent bit of book shopping (more to come today), and sleep isn't a friend of mine lately, but this has lit a fire in me. It's a fire that was always there but I was too afraid to say anything for fear of offending anyone. Not anymore. 👇🏽

I have never been so deeply ashamed, embarrassed, or afraid of my state and country in my lifetime. I have turned to Pema Chödrön during some of the darkest periods in my life, but I never imagined I would have to in this situation. Time to get centered and push back.

Friends, there are scary times ahead. I am in the St. Louis area if you need help, an ear, a getaway, anything. Get at me. I've got your back. And I have books, of course.

I am into the new cover for Pema Chödrön's When Things Fall Apart.

Outstanding. Practical wisdom for thinking in new ways, when life feels like it is coming apart at the seams.

And my other Bible. ❤️❤️ (I think I go to this one more often than The Places That Scare You. But I love them both)