Tara Brach

The Infinite Game - From Self-Improvement to Spiritual Freedom

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Jan 30, 2025
Dive into the profound potential of meditation as a gateway to spiritual freedom. Discover how deepening your practice can help navigate personal challenges with ease. Explore the vital role of self-compassion in healing and reconnecting with your inner goodness. Learn about the transformative power of spiritual community and how mindfulness can awaken compassion. Embrace the journey from striving for self-improvement to simply being present, while contemplating the connection between life, death, and the beauty of surrender.
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ANECDOTE

Sheldon Come Home

  • A woman travels to India to see a guru, only to utter, "Sheldon, come home."
  • This highlights the misconception that awakening is only for those in distant times or places.
INSIGHT

Awakening Here and Now

  • True awakening, freedom, and experiencing love is possible here and now.
  • Most people don't trust that this possibility is available to them in their current lives.
INSIGHT

Trusting the Divine Within

  • Reflect on the question: Do you trust that spirit, the divine, lives through you?
  • Consider if experiencing this beingness is your longing and aspiration.
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