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 Copy Share Image
“We can step into uncharted territory and relax with the groundlessness of our situation; [we can] dissolve the dualistic tension between us and them, this and that, good and bad, by inviting in what we usually avoid. My teacher described… — Pema Chödrön Copy Share Image
![“We can step into uncharted territory and relax with the groundlessness of our situation; [we can] dissolve the dualistic tension between us and them, this and that, good and bad, by inviting in what we usually avoid. My teacher described this as "leaning into the sharp points.” quote by Pema Chödrön](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/480/pema-ch-dr-n-327_good-and-bad_we-can-step-into-uncharted-territory-and_1882029.jpg)