The Emancipated Addict

Fraser Trevor

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Title: May we go to the places that scare us.
Author: Fraser Trevor
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“Throughout my life, until this very moment, whatever virtue I have accomplished, including any benefit that may come from this book, I de...

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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">“Throughout my life, until this very moment, whatever virtue I have accomplished, including any benefit that may come from this book, I dedicate to the welfare of all beings.<br /><br />May the roots of suffering diminish. May warfare, violence, neglect, indifference, and addiction also decrease.<br /><br />May the wisdom and compassion of all beings increase, now and in the future.<br /><br />May we clearly see all the barriers we erect between ourselves and others to be as insubstantial as our dreams.<br /><br />May we appreciate the great perfection of all phenomena.<br /><br />May we continue to open our hearts and minds, in order to work ceaselessly for the benefit of all beings.<br /><br />May we go to the places that scare us.<br /><br />May we lead the life of a warrior.” <br /><br />― Pema Chödrön, The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times</span><br />
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