Tara Brach

Devotion: Grounds of a Path with Heart, Part 1

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Apr 17, 2025
Explore the transformative power of devotion as a gateway to spiritual awakening. Discover how heartfelt longing can reconnect us to our deepest loves and instill a sense of belonging. The discussion highlights the importance of genuine intentions over fear-driven motivations, revealing how authentic devotion fosters personal healing. Through inspiring stories, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own journeys while learning to navigate barriers to true connection and cultivate heart-centered energy.
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ANECDOTE

A Mother's Lifelong Devotion

  • Tara Brach shares about her friend's mother who devoted an hour a day in prayers for her community. - Her peaceful passing reflected a deep sense of belonging and living true to heartfelt devotion.
INSIGHT

Devotion as Universal Longing

  • Devotion opens the heart and brings a sense of belonging beyond individuality. - It is a universal longing expressed through various spiritual and everyday practices.
INSIGHT

Mind Creates Abyss, Heart Crosses

  • Healing requires not only clear presence but also softening the heart to reconnect with belonging. - The mind creates divides, but the heart is what bridges and crosses them.
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