Frank Ostaseski says to live in this world, we need a strong back and that is not enough. We need a soft front. Usually, we have it the other way around.
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Strong Back, Soft Front
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Sean FargoPublished October 16, 2017 · Updated February 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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Practice Notes: Soft Receptive Mind — Dharma Talk by Gil Fronsdal
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