Tara Brach Gratitude: Entering Sacred Relationship
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Nov 28, 2024 Discover the profound connection between gratitude and wellbeing, exploring how it enriches our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Delve into the complexities of gratitude during Thanksgiving, touching on historical contexts and the societal issue of loneliness. Laugh along as the conversation contrasts the emptiness of consumerism with the joy found in present moments. Learn how those with less often show greater generosity and embrace strategies that cultivate lasting gratitude, even amidst challenges.
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The Impoverished Woman's Generosity
- James Aggie tells a story of an impoverished woman during the Great Depression.
- When asked what she'd do with money, she said she'd give it to the poor.
Happiness and Relationship to Events
- True happiness depends on how we relate to what's happening, not what's happening itself.
- We can be in any state, but our happiness depends on our relationship to it.
Reclaiming Holy Days
- Holy days were traditionally times for reconnecting with the sacred and cherishing it.
- We should reclaim this essence of connection, creativity, and prayer in our lives.