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Can I read Taking the Leap : Freeing Ourselves From Old Habits and Fears on EtoBox?

Taking the Leap : Freeing Ourselves From Old Habits and Fears by Pema Chödrön is a self-help book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Taking the Leap : Freeing Ourselves From Old Habits and Fears about?

In this book Pema Chödrön shows us how to break free of destructive patterns in our lives and experience a new sense of freedom and happiness. Drawing on the Buddhist concept of shenpa, she helps us to see how certain habits of mind tend to "hook" us and get us stuck in states of anger, blame, self-hatred, and addiction. The good news is that once we start to see these patterns, we can begin to change our lives for the better.The key is learning a new way of facing the inevitable difficulties and insecurities of our daily lives: we must learn how to stay present and open our hearts. "This path entails uncovering three basic human qualities," explains Pema. "These qualities have always been with us but perhaps have gotten buried and almost forgotten. They are natural intelligence, natural warmth, and natural openness. Everyone, everywhere, all over the globe, has these qualities and can call on them to help themselves and others." This book gives us the insights and practices we can immediately put to use in our lives to awaken these essential qualities. In her friendly and encouraging style, Pema Chödrön helps us to take a bold leap toward a new way of living — one that will bring

Who reads Taking the Leap : Freeing Ourselves From Old Habits and Fears?

It is typically read by readers building habits, skills, productivity or wellbeing.

Common subject areas: self-improvement, productivity, wellness.

Author
Pema Chödrön
Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
Published
2010
Language
EN
ISBN
9781590306345
Category
self-help
Subjects
Buddhism, Religion, Body Mind & Spirit
Rating
4.28 / 5 (3,175 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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