Fear as a Pathway to Loving Presence - Night Travelers
2/26/20261 hr 5 min
Shifting our relationship with fear is central to the evolution of consciousness. Our suffering arises when our thoughts, feelings and sense of identity are shaped by fear. As we learn to attend to fear with mindfulness and care, we discover the vast tender presence that has room for the waves, and can fully cherish this life.
Our introduction music is from "Opening" by Adrienne Torf, © 2025 ABT Music
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[gentle music] Welcome, friends, to the Tara Brach 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 tarabrach.com, where you can also join our email list. Now, let's explore together the many ways we can live from the love and presence that's our deepest essence. [gentle music] Namaste. [bell ringing] Namaste. Welcome, friends. Thank you so much for being here. There's a classic story of Mr. Optimist, who falls off a 20-story building, and as he's passing by the 12th floor, somebody sticks their head out the window and says, "Hey, you okay?"