Listening to the Song: The Transformative Power of Deep Listening, Part 1
Tara Brach

Listening to the Song: The Transformative Power of Deep Listening, Part 1

B1IntermediateAugust 13, 202656 min
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  • Relationships & psychology

What becomes possible when we truly listen—to ourselves, to one another and to the life around us? In part 1 of this two-part series, we'll explore listening as a profound spiritual practice and a pathway to intimacy, compassion and healing. When we feel genuinely heard, our defenses can soften, our hearts can open and something that has been blocked begins to flow again. Together, we'll look at what gets in the way of deep listening, along with practices for cultivating a more receptive presence: setting an intention for understanding and connection, listening inwardly to...

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Welcome, friends, to the Tara Brock Podcast. I'm so glad you're here. Each week I share teachings and guided meditations to help us awaken our hearts and bring healing to our world. You can learn more or support this offering by visiting TaraBrock.com where Or you can also join our email list.

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Now let's explore together the many ways we can live from the love and presence that's our deepest essence. Namaste. Namaste. Thank you for being here. There is some really interesting research, brain imaging

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research that shows that when someone feels that another is listening to them it reduces their sense of threat and it helps them to access more reflective parts of the brain. In other words, we think more clearly when we feel heard. There is also evidence that digital media fragments our attention, reduces our capacity for presence, it reduces our

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