Tara Brach The Liberating Power of Conscious Intention 1
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Dec 4, 2025 Explore the liberating power of conscious intention and how it shapes our lives. Discover how remembering true intentions can guide choices and heal suffering. Delve into the difference between heart-centered and ego-driven motives. Learn practices to reconnect with your deepest aspirations and set intentions for daily encounters. Tara shares reflections on mindfulness and offers techniques to strengthen the habit of remembering true intentions. This insightful conversation encourages self-awareness and fosters a richer, more fulfilling life.
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Pause Before Reacting
- A student habitually lashed out at his teenage son and deeply regretted it afterward.
- He set a simple intention to pause and remind himself, "this is coming from my own pain," which allowed calmer, caring responses later.
Intention Shapes The Brain
- Neuroscience shows the brain readies actions before movement and conscious intention can shape that flow.
- Repeatedly intending qualities like presence rewires neural pathways and gradually makes you more of that quality.
Talking Frog Story
- An elderly man ignored a frog's request for a kiss and instead kept a talking frog in his pocket.
- He quips he'd rather have a talking frog at this stage, showing that wants change over time.