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Pema Chodron Quotes about Giving Up

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Never give up on yourself. Then you will never give up on others.

Never give up on yourself. Then you will never give up on others.

Pema Chodron
Wise, Wisdom, Giving Up
Pema Chodron (2000). “When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times”, p.145, Shambhala Publications

When you refrain from habitual thoughts and behavior, the uncomfortable feelings will still be there. They don’t magically disappear. Over the years, I’ve come to call resting with the discomfort “the detox period,” because when you don’t act on your habitual patterns, it’s like giving up an addiction. You’re left with the feelings you were trying to escape. The practice is to make a wholehearted relationship with that

Pema Chodron
Wisdom, Buddhist, Giving Up
Pema Chodron (2012). “Living Beautifully: with Uncertainty and Change”, p.36, Shambhala Publications

Without giving up hope—that there’s somewhere better to be, that there’s someone better to be—we will never relax with where we are or who we are.

Pema Chodron
Giving Up, Giving, Relax
Pema Chodron (2000). “When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times”, p.49, Shambhala Publications

If we're willing to give up hope that insecurity and pain can be eliminated, then we can have the courage to relax with the groundlessness of our situation. This is the first step on the path.

Pema Chodron
Giving Up, Pain, Insecurity

The teacher will never give up on the student no matter how mixed up he or she might be

Pema Chodron
Teacher, Giving Up, Might

It's important to remember, when we're out there aggressively working for reform, that, even if our particular issue doesn't get resolved, we are adding peace to the world. We have to do our best and at the same time give up all hope of fruition.

Pema Chodron
Giving Up, Issues, Justice

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