Tara Brach Embodied Presence - Portal to the Sacred, Part 2
Aug 14, 2025
This enlightening discussion dives into the importance of embodying our experiences rather than skimming through life. It tackles how mindfulness can help us awaken from a mental trance and reconnect with our physical sensations. The power of accepting physical and emotional pain is explored, alongside techniques for nurturing our awareness. Personal stories illustrate the growth and meaning that can arise from embracing discomfort, while poetic insights invite listeners to appreciate the beauty of being alive.
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Embodied Presence Enables Full Living
- Most cherished life qualities like love and creativity arise from being awake in the body rather than escaping into thought.
- Practicing embodied presence lets you fully serve and savor life by connecting heart, spirit, and senses.
Therapist's Misunderstanding After Retreat
- A retreat attendee told his therapist he felt worse after touching deep fear and grief.
- The therapist replied he'd feel those feelings better, highlighting that meditation brings fuller feeling, not transcending experience.
Thinking Can't Replace Felt Experience
- You cannot think your way into freedom; thinking solves tasks but not the deep stuff like love or wisdom.
- Awakening requires stepping out of the 'thinking trance' and into direct, felt experience in the body.
