Tara Brach

Joy – Part 3 of Present Heart: The Universal Expressions of Love

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Feb 27, 2025
Discover how joy flourishes when we open our hearts to life's joys and sorrows. Explore the link between joy and compassion through personal stories and insights. Learn the magic of embracing the present moment to unlock true happiness. Overcome negativity by consciously choosing joy and practicing gratitude. Finally, find out how to cherish those fleeting joyful moments in our busy lives for lasting happiness.
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ANECDOTE

Celebrate

  • In a monastery, a novice worries about monks copying from copies, potentially perpetuating errors.
  • The abbot finds the original manuscript and cries, revealing the word was "celebrate," highlighting the importance of joy.
INSIGHT

Joy's Essence

  • Joy is the heart's celebration of life, an openness encompassing both joys and sorrows.
  • It's an experience of aliveness arising from being present with the whole play of existence.
INSIGHT

Joy as Obligation

  • Joy is rarer, more difficult, and more beautiful than sadness.
  • Embrace joy as a moral obligation, a commitment to realizing our full potential.
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