Tara Brach

Part 1: Rewiring for Happiness and Freedom

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Aug 3, 2023
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INSIGHT

Attention Shapes Mood

  • Our habitual attention shapes mood so scanning for threats locks us into fear and scarcity.
  • True happiness arises when we open presence and step outside self-narrative.
INSIGHT

Rewiring Requires Intentional Practice

  • Habits of attention create emotional set points but can be rewired with practice.
  • Rewiring requires patience, dedication, and intentional cultivation of mindful awareness.
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Two Kinds Of Happiness

  • Buddhism distinguishes two happiness types: worldly gladness and sukha (happy for no reason).
  • Worldly happiness supports later deeper, cause-free well-being when not grasping.
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