Tara Brach Divine Abodes: Joy
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Oct 26, 2011 Discover the innate capacity for joy and how it can be blocked by our attachments. Explore the complex relationship between joy and the psychological barriers that prevent us from embracing the present. Learn how forgiveness can unlock pathways to deeper happiness. Delve into selflessness and community engagement, and see how gratitude connects us. Finally, practice accepting the present moment to cultivate unconditional joy while deepening connections with those around you.
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Joy's Nature
- Joy is a rare, difficult, and beautiful emotion, more so than sadness.
- It's an innate capacity blocked by our conditioning to grasp and defend against loss.
Obstacles to Joy
- Our focus on managing life's flow, driven by wants and fears, hinders joy.
- Joy requires presence and timelessness, a departure from our constant navigation.
Whistler's Children
- James McNeill Whistler, during his time at West Point, was asked to remove children from a bridge drawing.
- He progressively removed them, finally depicting them under tombstones, highlighting the stifling of creativity.