Equanimity - Part 4 of Present Heart: The Universal Expressions of Love

Part 4: Equanimity - unfolds as we find a wise balance and spaciousness in the midst of this living, dying world.

This series reflects on four primary expressions of an awake, wise heart: lovingkindness, compassion, joy and equanimity. In each talk we explore the habitual patterning that blocks our full realization of these innate capacities, and the understandings and practices that nurture their unfolding.

In this talk, Tara explores:

• A Heart Ready for Anything – Practical reflections and meditations to cultivate equanimity in relationships and daily life.
• The Wisdom of Equanimity – How balance and spacious awareness free us from reactivity and deepen our capacity for love.
• Equanimity as the Ground for Compassion – The role of equanimity in keeping love from contracting into attachment and compassion from turning into pity.
• Navigating Emotional Waves – The metaphor of the ocean and waves to cultivate presence amidst life’s inevitable challenges.
• The Shadow Side of Equanimity – How indifference can masquerade as equanimity and the importance of staying engaged with life.