When things are shaky and nothing is working, we might realize that we are on the verge of something. We might realize that this is a very vulnerable and tender place, and that tenderness can go either way. We can shut down and feel resentful or we can touch in on that throbbing quality.

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (ed. Shambhala Publications, 2000) - ISBN: 9780834821002