Tara Brach Am I Dreaming? (retreat talk)
May 10, 2014
Delve into the nature of mindfulness and explore how we often live in a trance. Discover the significance of intention and attention for spiritual growth. Learn how stress can be viewed as a form of intelligence that reveals emotional truths. Embrace the idea that emotional challenges can lead to awakening and connection. Experience the transformative power of compassion through personal stories. Finally, uncover the importance of vulnerability and presence in the healing journey, fostering deeper connections with ourselves and others.
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Transforming Judgment
- Recognize that judging others stems from a sense of inadequacy.
- Transform this judgment by praying "May this serve to awaken."
Resistance Creates the Ego
- Resisting reality by making it wrong creates a separate, egoic self.
- Stress and challenging emotions offer valuable information for growth.
The Clever Poodle
- A poodle outsmarts a leopard twice with cleverness.
- This story highlights our reliance on thinking as a primary survival tool.