From Dragons to Schmoos – Meeting Life with Compassionate Presence

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The Healing Power of Imagination: Transform Yourself and the World, Part 1

What becomes possible when we learn to imagine from presence rather than fear? In Part 1 of this series, Tara explores spiritual imagination as a powerful capacity for healing, transformation and awakening. When we are caught in stress, fear or limiting beliefs, our imagination c ...  Show more

Meditation: Embodied Metta (20:07 min.)

In this guided meditation, Tara Brach invites us into an embodied practice of metta—loving-kindness—awakening a felt sense of openness, warmth and care throughout the body. Beginning with the image of a smile, we soften the eyes, face, throat, heart and body, allowing this spirit ...  Show more

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