Tara Brach

Meditation: The Blessings of Yes (20:12 min.)

Aug 8, 2024
Explore the transformative power of receptivity through meditation. Discover how a simple smile can awaken warmth and presence within you. Engage with the ever-changing flow of life, learning to fully allow and embrace every moment. Close with a thought-provoking verse from e.e. cummings that captures the essence of open-hearted living.
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ADVICE

Embodied Presence

  • Sit upright in an alert and relaxed posture.
  • Imagine a smile spreading through a vast blue sky, then merging that sky with your awareness.
ADVICE

Smile Yoga

  • Gently lift the corners of your eyes and mouth into a slight smile.
  • This "smile yoga" relaxes the nervous system and cultivates kindness.
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Smiling Heart

  • Visualize a smile spreading from your heart outwards, encompassing your whole being.
  • This creates space for acceptance without resistance.
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