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5 Things to Do When Life Gets Tough Find wisdom for navigating difficult times in these featured teachings:

 

Smile At Fear
If you can smile at your fear, says Pema Chödrön, the things that make you feel anxious and inadequate lose their power over you.

Discover the Joy of Doing Nothing
Zen teacher Pat Enkyo O’hara teaches us the practice of Shikantaza. Doing nothing but sitting and breathing, we rest in flowing awareness beyond the ups and downs of life.

Heal in Community
Come together with others, says Ariska Razak, to grieve, heal, and fight for a better world.

Rest in Your Buddhanature
Your true nature is like the sky, says Mingyur Rinpoche, its love and wisdom unaffected by the clouds of life. You can access it with this awareness meditation.

Practice Self Caring
Caring for yourself isn’t a one-shot deal, says Cyndi Lee. Here’s how you can make it a lifelong practice.