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Also discussed:
The importance of staying embodied when we begin to feel anxiety or a sense of panic, and how to do this
The teaching that we can ""place the fearful mind in the cradle of lovingkindness""
Accessing the wisdom inherent in emotions
The traditional practice of tonglen (or ""taking in and sending out""), and how we can use this practice to develop our empathy and send relief to others who are suffering
The essence of bravery
How prevalent it is for people to be unfriendly towards themselves, and the importance of cultivating ""unconditional friendship"" and befriending even those parts of ourselves that we want to reject"
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