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Avoidance will make you feel less vulnerable in the short run, but it will never make you less afraid.

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Harriet Lerner is an American psychologist and preeminent voice on the psychology of women, family, and relationships. She is the author of several books on these subjects, including the New York Times bestseller The Dance of Anger.

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Pema Chodron: Why Fear Is Nothing to Be Afraid of | SuperSoul Sunday | Oprah Winfrey Network

When it comes to seeking truth, Tibetan Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön says, there's a telltale sign that you're getting close. 'Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth', she says. Learn why Pema says a little fear can be useful.

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Pema Chödrön: Fear and Fearlessness

Where will we look when we are afraid? How do we find strength? In what can we place our trust? According to Tibetan Buddhism, there are four noble aspirations, known as the Four Great Catalysts of Awakening, which we can call on to cultivate strength and openness in any situation.

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The Places that Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times

Lifelong guidance for learning to change the way we relate to the scary and difficult moments of our lives, showing us how we can use all of our difficulties and fears as a way to soften our hearts and open us to greater kindness.

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Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change

We live in difficult times. Life so often seems like a turbulent river threatening to drown us and destroy our world.

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Emotional and Mental Health