Summary: <br> <br> <a href="http://infinitesmile.org/Podcasts/wp-content/ISSWhenHopelessnessRules.mp3">This evening's talk</a> covers a range of topics but centers around the idea that hopelessness offers us freedom. This is covered by Pema Chodron in her book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570623449/?tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=31600806157&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11769309508210906728&hvpone=12.81&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032056&hvtargid=kwd-6103203367&ref=pd_sl_7w49itwm64_b">When Things Fall Apart</a>.<br> <br>