Tara Brach

Realizing True Well-Being, Part 2

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Apr 10, 2025
This engaging discussion dives into the interplay between attention, fear, and happiness. It highlights how a grateful heart cultivates peace and joy, regardless of external circumstances. The conversation emphasizes the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism and the significance of serving others to forge deeper connections. Mindfulness practices, like metta meditation, are showcased as pathways to inner freedom. Listeners are encouraged to find genuine happiness within themselves, embracing life's beauty while navigating its challenges.
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ANECDOTE

Kabir's Devotion

  • Kabir, a cheerful shoemaker, repeated the mantra "Ram" for 20 years.
  • Ram appeared, asking what Kabir wanted, but Kabir simply loved repeating the name.
ADVICE

Expect Good Things

  • Consider the possibility of something good happening.
  • Notice how this reflection feels in your body and mind.
INSIGHT

Positive Psychology

  • Positive psychology shifts from a disease model to cultivating well-being.
  • True well-being involves meaning, belonging, and wholeness, aligning with spiritual paths.
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