Most of us spend our lives trying to feel certain. Certain about what happens when we die. Certain about what it all means. Certain that we are doing it right. Pema Chödrön says that holding on to that certainty is exactly what makes life harder, not easier. In this conversation, Pema shares a simple practice she calls the pause: stopping mid-walk, mid-thought, mid-day, just for a breath or two, and actually looking out. Not to achieve anything. Not to feel spiritual. Just to enter the moment. She calls it training for death, and for life. She also speaks honestly about fear, the fear of the unknown that can make dying feel like being thrown into a dark pit, and what we can do right now, in ordinary daily life, to meet that fear before it arrives. What is the universe up to? I have no idea, she says. And somehow, in her hands, that is the most relieving thing you will hear today. Want to go deeper with Pema Chödrön? Join Sounds True One for more teachings like this. Get your first month FREE at https://bit.ly/4ctecMn Subscribe to Sounds True's YouTube Channel ► https://bit.ly/SubscribeSTYT Sounds True is a mission-driven learning and media company, and a recognized leader in wellbeing, personal growth, and spiritual transformation. Partnering with the world’s foremost wisdom teachers and best-selling authors, the company reaches millions worldwide with its unique programs, digital learning experiences, and worldwide events. The company also features a variety of original series, weekly shows, and live online experiences on Sounds True One, its global platform and community with members across more than 125 countries. Sounds True is a Public Benefit Corporation and also the home of the Sounds True Foundation. Connect with us: ▪️Facebook: http://bit.ly/2XFIIeE ▪️Instagram: http://bit.ly/2UlEoiH ▪️Website: http://bit.ly/2tOl02d #pemachodron #lettinggo #anxiety #meditation #mindfulness