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

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the final step of the formal practice of maitri? (from Chapters 7-9)

Listening to our heart in total silence.

Expanding our loving kindness to all others.

Understanding that our own perspective is limited.

Teaching others what we have learned.

2.

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.

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

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

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

3.

How does Chodron suggest we cultivate bravery? (from Chapters 7-9)

Through affirmations.

Through aspirations.

By trying new things.

Through conversations with spiritual teachers.

4.

Who did Atisha take with him from India to Tibet? (from Chapters 7-9)

His mother.

His sick brother.

His own spiritual teacher.

The most annoying person he knew.

5.

Who or what does Chodron claim can help warriors-in-training? (from Chapters 19-22)

A journal.

A master warrior.

Her last book.

Exposure to art.

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