Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield Ep. 26 - When Love Meets Sorrow
Jul 24, 2015
Discover how love transforms into compassion amid sorrow, awakening a deeper understanding of our shared human experience. Reflective poetry and personal stories reveal the interconnection of our lives and the importance of vulnerability. Embrace the complexities of identity while navigating the challenges of life, and learn the role of empathy in emotional healing. From tales of resilience in adversity to the extraordinary bond between a lost child and a bear, this journey underscores the power of compassion in unforeseen circumstances.
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Mystery of Human Life
- Human life is a mysterious blend of joy and suffering that defies scientific explanation.
- Embracing this mystery awakens compassion and a deeper connection to our shared humanity.
Add Compassion to Struggle
- When you notice struggling in meditation or life, try adding compassion to the experience.
- This simple act can soften, open, and liberate the heart even in small ways.
Egg as a Heart Symbol
- A retreatant held a hard-boiled egg as a symbol of her heart, nurturing the place that had been closed by early damage.
- This simple act helped her heart to slowly open and begin to heal amid spring's renewal.
