Feeling compassion for ourselves in no way releases us from responsibility for our actions. Rather, it releases us from the self-hatred that prevents us from responding to our life with clarity and balance. Tara Brach actionbalanceclarity share on social
If our hearts are ready for anything, we are touched by the beauty and poetry and mystery that fill our world. Tara Brach beautyfillheart Change image and share on social
If our hearts are ready for anything, we will spontaneously reach out when others are hurting. Living in an ethical way can attune us to the pain and needs of others, but when our hearts are open and awake, we care instinctively. Tara Brach attuneawakecare share on social
True refuge is that which allows us to be at home, at peace, to discover true happiness. The only thing that can give us true refuge is the awareness and love that is intrinsic to who we are. Ultimately, it's our own true nature. Tara Brach awarenessdiscovergive share on social
I would say both Western psychology and Eastern paths would recognize that we get caught up in feeling like a separate self and an unworthy self. Tara Brach catcheasternfelt Change image and share on social
Buddhist practices offer a way of saying, 'Hey, come back over here, reconnect.' The only way that you'll actually wake up and have some freedom is if you have the capacity and courage to stay with the vulnerability and the discomfort. Tara Brach backbuddhistcapacity share on social