The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What relationship does Chodron claim we are predisposed to have with others? (from Chapters 7-9)

Just as we connect with our caretakers in infancy, we would naturally connect with others if we remained egoless, but this is lost in early childhood.

Though relationships are unnatural, and love does not always flow freely, we can nourish these sentiments.

Relationships always take hard work, and we certainly are not predisposed to live easily with others.

All beings are predisposed to waking up and reaching out to others.

2.

What does tonglen literally mean? (from Chapters 7-9)

Materialism.

Selflessness.

Love.

Sending and taking.

3.

Who is Jarvis Masters? (from Chapters 10-12)

A man who was on death row.

A bank robber that Chodron read about.

Chodron's former boyfriend.

A comedian.

4.

How does Chodron view strength from a historical perspective? (from Chapters 13-15)

She writes that strength came more naturally to spiritual teachers in other time periods.

She does not touch on this theme.

She argues that there has not been a change over time.

Chodron writes that it is easier to access strength in the modern world.

5.

What is the in-between state? (from Chapters 19-22)

A place we want to always maximize.

The best place to be.

A place we can rest.

A place in between "right" and "wrong."

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