Gathered from the works of the American-born Buddhist nun Pema Chodron, Comfortable with Uncertainty presents 108 essential concepts and practices to help you become a "warrior-bodhisattva" who courageously takes up the path of awakening compassion both for both yourself and for others.More than just a collection of thoughts for the day, Comfortable with Uncertainty explores topics such as meditation, nowness, letting go, and working with fear and other painful emotions. Through these teachings, you will learn practical methods for heightening awareness and overcoming habitual patterns that block compassion, while developing a working knowledge of tonglen, an on-the-spot Tibetan meditation practice for easing emotional suffering. Comfortable with Uncertainty, like a set of traditional Buddhist prayer beads, strings together 108 gems sure to be cherished for their guidance and inspiration.