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Tag: doubt

Olivia Sudjic
Book Bits

A ‘Difficult’ Disease

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 Vanessa Able

After releasing her debut novel, Olivia Sudjic found herself coming under intense scrutiny as a writer, an episode that contributed to her falling into a spiral of anxiety and self-doubt.

Tagged alienation, Anxiety, doubt, exposure, invalidation, self-doubt, WritingLeave a comment
Boshan
Book Bits, Chinese Texts

Boshan and Fostering Great Doubt

September 14, 2020September 14, 2020 Vanessa Able

Doubt is a key incentive of the spiritual journey, and, as per the old adage 'Great doubt, great awakening', it is foundational to the enquiry of Zen.

Tagged Chinese Zen, doubt, faith, intellect, Meditation, supression, truthLeave a comment
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