Tara Brach The Sacred Work of Bridging Divides - Teachings from Roshi Joan Halifax and Tara Brach
Sep 26, 2024
Join esteemed Zen teacher Roshi Joan Halifax, known for her end-of-life care work, and Tara Brach, a clinical psychologist and meditation teacher, as they explore the vital essence of connection. They delve into bridging divides through self-reflection and the power of storytelling. With insights on empathy, they share transformative reconciliation stories, including a touching tale from Israel and Pakistan. The conversation encourages inner kindness and imagines a hopeful future while embracing gratitude and community support.
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Practice Love and Belonging
- Regularly ask yourself how you create separation in your inner life or with others.
- Deepen attention to love and belonging through this continuous self-inquiry.
The Root of Violence
- When stressed or threatened, humans contract and regress into an "us vs. them" mentality.
- This separation, rooted in fear, is the fundamental source of violence and suffering.
Reconciliation Story
- A mother and daughter reconciled after eight years of painful separation due to generational trauma.
- The daughter's inner work with self-compassion allowed her to reach out and initiate the healing process.