Tara Brach

Meditation: Embodying Acceptance and Care (15:34 min.)

Oct 3, 2024
Discover the power of guided meditation to cultivate kindness and acceptance in your life. Through the imagery of a smile, listeners learn to connect with their breath and emotions, fostering a peaceful inner space. The meditation invites us to embrace all aspects of our experience, closing with a moving verse about finding peace in the present moment. It's a soothing journey towards self-compassion and non-judgment.
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ADVICE

Preparing for Meditation

  • Find a comfortable, balanced posture for meditation.
  • Close your eyes or lower your gaze to turn your attention inward.
ADVICE

Embodied Friendliness

  • Cultivate a sense of friendliness in your body using the image of a smile.
  • Let this smile spread through your eyes, face, and chest, creating a sense of ease.
ADVICE

Expanding Awareness

  • Widen your attention to include your whole body and the space around you.
  • Include any arising thoughts or sensations in this friendly, allowing presence.
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