Life has a way of provoking us with traffic jams and computer malfunctions, with emotionally distant partners and crying children—and before we know it, we%27re upset. We feel terrible, and then we end up saying and doing things that only make matters worse. But it doesn%27t have to be that way, says Pema Chodron. It is possible to relate constructively to the inevitable shocks, losses, and frustrations of life so that we can find true happiness. The key, Pema explains, is not biting the "hook" of our habitual responses. In this recorded weekend retreat, Pema draws on Buddhist teachings from The Way of the Bodhisattva to reveal how we can:stay centered in the midst of difficultyimprove stressful relationshipsstep out of the downward spiral of self-hatred awaken compassion for ourselves and others 3 CDs, 3 hours

Don%27t Bite the Hook: Finding Freedom from Anger, Resentment, and Other Destructive Emotions By Pema Chodron
Publisher: Shambhala Audio 2007-07-10
ISBN: 1590304349
Language: English
Audio CD in MP3
Size: 176 MB