The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
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Ancient Buddhist Way to Cope with Hardship
By Tara Brach — 2013
RAIN is a Buddhist mindfulness tool that offers support for working with intense and difficult emotions.
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