Tara Brach

Heart Meditation: Taking in the Goodness (24:08 min.)

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Apr 3, 2025
Discover the power of heart meditation in cultivating awareness of goodness. The discussion emphasizes turning towards kindness, starting with a lovingkindness practice that spreads joy through visualization. Through breathing techniques, listeners are guided to recognize the beauty in themselves and others, fostering a deeper connection. It’s all about creating a collective heart space filled with warmth and appreciation, reminding us to embrace the goodness around us.
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ADVICE

Finding Presence

  • Find a comfortable posture that allows you to be both alert and at ease.
  • Take a few deep, slow breaths, feeling the sensations, and then let your breath return to its natural rhythm.
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Smiling Meditation

  • Visualize a smile spreading through the sky and then into your body.
  • Let the smile soften your eyes, mouth, and heart, promoting ease and openness.
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Connecting with Loved Ones

  • Bring to mind someone you love and sense their goodness and the way they express it.
  • Imagine communicating care to them and feel the warmth in your heart.
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