The Wisdom of No Escape
As an Amazon Associate and Bookshop.org affiliate, BookMatcher earns from qualifying purchases.
The “down-to-earth, unsentimental, [and] high-humored” Pema Chödrön classic on learning to face our lives just as they are (Los Angeles Times) It's true, as they say, that we can only love others when we first love ourselves—and we can only experience real joy when we stop running from pain. The key to understanding these truisms is simple but not easy: we must learn to open ourselves up to life in all its manifestations. Here, spiritual teacher and When Things Fall Apart author Pema Chödrön presents a uniquely practical approach to doing just that, showing us the true value in having “no escape” from the ups and downs of life. Drawing from her own experiences with marriage, divorce, motherhood, and more, Pema reveals that when we embrace the happiness and heartache, the inspiration and confusion—all the twists and turns that are part of natural life—we can begin to discover a true wellspring of courageous love that’s been within our hearts all along. As she writes in chapter four: “Our neurosis and our wisdom are made out of the same material. If you throw out your neurosis, you also throw out your wisdom.”
Listed under General Interests & Hobbies · Body, Mind, Spirit · Self-Help · Self-Help General
About The Wisdom of No Escape
What is The Wisdom of No Escape about?
The “down-to-earth, unsentimental, [and] high-humored” Pema Chödrön classic on learning to face our lives just as they are (Los Angeles Times) It's true, as they say, that we can only love others when we first love ourselves—and we can only experience real joy when we stop running from pain.
Who wrote The Wisdom of No Escape?
The Wisdom of No Escape was written by Pema Chödrön.
What books are similar to The Wisdom of No Escape?
Explore our curated recommendations for books like The Wisdom of No Escape by Pema Chödrön, matched by theme, writing style, and atmosphere to help you find your next read.
Where can I buy The Wisdom of No Escape?
You can buy The Wisdom of No Escape in print or ebook through the Amazon and Bookshop.org links on this page — Bookshop.org purchases also support independent bookstores.