Tara Brach

Devotion: Grounds of a Path with Heart, Part 2

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Apr 24, 2025
Dive into the transformative power of devotion as a bridge to love and belonging. The importance of heartfelt prayer is highlighted, showcasing its role in connecting with our true nature and the larger existence. Embracing vulnerability can enhance our spiritual practices, leading to healing and connection. Personal stories illustrate how prayer fosters relationships and self-acceptance, while meditative practices awaken compassion and inspire courageous action. Experience the journey from longing to awakening as you explore the depths of heartfelt connection.
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INSIGHT

Devotion as Deep Belonging

  • Devotion is a felt sense of belonging to something greater beyond the small self.
  • Prayer expresses our deep longing to connect with this larger truth and love.
ADVICE

Practice Conscious Prayer

  • Practice conscious prayer by contacting your deep longing first, then expressing it outwards.
  • Include listening to receive wisdom and grace from the enlarged beingness you pray to.
ADVICE

Begin Prayer with Presence

  • Begin prayer by cultivating an embodied presence and feeling the state of your heart.
  • Allow yourself to feel vulnerability or yearning fully before reaching out in prayer.
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