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Effortless Mindfulness with Loch Kelly

Radical Acceptance: Tara Brach & Loch Kelly: Part I

Nov 22, 2023
Tara Brach, a prominent figure in Western Buddhism, merges psychology and Eastern spirituality. In this podcast, she and Loch Kelly discuss radical acceptance, waking up consciousness, and fostering an open heart. They explore integrating psychology and meditation, the impact of social identities, and the importance of interconnectedness. They also share practices like the RAIN technique to effectively recognize and embrace emotions.
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  • Radical acceptance allows us to accept and heal our experiences, fostering awakened consciousness.
  • The RAIN practice (recognize, allow, investigate, nurture) transforms difficult emotions and patterns, cultivating compassion and connection.

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The Power of Awake Awareness and Radical Acceptance

The podcast episode explores the power of awake awareness and radical acceptance in navigating the challenges of dividedness and hostility in today's world. The guest, Tara Brock, discusses how radical acceptance allows us to completely allow and accept the experience that's unfolding, leading to healing and awakened consciousness. She emphasizes the importance of waking up to our belonging in the larger living planet and fostering a sense of true belonging beyond social identities. The guest also introduces the RAIN practice (recognize, allow, investigate, and nurture) as a powerful tool for cultivating compassion and transforming inner patterns of reaction. The episode emphasizes the need to pause, recognize our identification with thoughts and emotions, and relax into awake awareness as our true home.

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