Tara Brach

Meditation: Receiving Life in Open Awareness (16:06 min)

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Jan 23, 2025
Explore the power of mindfulness as the podcast delves into body awareness and guided meditation. It emphasizes letting go of mental control and instead embracing the flow of life. Listeners are invited to scan their bodies, noticing sensations to foster relaxation. This practice leads to a profound sense of peace and presence, allowing for wakefulness and tenderness in everyday experiences.
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ADVICE

Listening to the Whole Moment

  • Expand your awareness beyond the body to include sounds.
  • Listen not just with your ears, but with your whole being, feeling the whole moment.
ADVICE

Anchoring the Mind

  • If your mind wanders, gently bring it back to the present moment.
  • Use your breath, sounds, or body sensations as an anchor to steady the mind.
ADVICE

Continuity of Presence

  • As you finish meditating, carry this awareness into your daily life.
  • Maintain a continuity of presence as you re-engage with the world.
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