Befriending Quote by Pema Chodron

“Meditation practice isn't about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better. It's about befriending who we are already.” quote by Pema Chodron — Download Open image

“Meditation practice isn't about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better. It's about befriending who we are already.”

Pema Chodron

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