Tara Brach

Letting Go Into Living and Dying

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Apr 25, 2013
Discover how embracing change and loss can lead to a richer, more authentic life. Explore the journey of a young prince learning valuable lessons about impermanence. Delve into the dangers of denial when confronting loss and its broader societal impacts. Hear personal stories highlighting the importance of mindfulness and patience in what truly matters. Finally, experience the peace that comes from letting go, captured in a poignant poem reflecting life's fleeting nature.
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ANECDOTE

Prince's Transformative Trance

  • A young prince unknowingly lives a full life in a trance, experiencing love, loss, and transformation.
  • This story illustrates how facing impermanence profoundly changes one's openness and care in life.
INSIGHT

Embrace Impermanence to Live Fully

  • Acceptance of impermanence and mortality is essential to fully live and love in the present.
  • Spiritual paths teach that waking to change deepens our wisdom and connection to life.
ANECDOTE

Cancer Sparked Mindful Transformation

  • Timothy Tosta's melanoma diagnosis led to mindfulness, hospice volunteering, and a calmer, compassionate approach to life.
  • Facing mortality shifted his career and personal life profoundly for the better.
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