logo
episode-header-image
Apr 2024
18m 15s

Meditation: Listening to Life

TARA BRACH
About this episode

The attitude of meditation is one of engaged listening – a relaxed, receptive yet intimate attention. This meditation explores how we can listen to sounds, listen to and feel sensations, and then relax back into the ocean of awareness that includes and perceives the changing waves. In this relaxing back, we realize the peace and freedom of inhabiting our wholeness and essence.

You might ask, "Is it possible to let go just a little more right now?" Include what arises, sounds, whatever reactions to the sounds, sensations in the body. Let life live through you, resting in that wakefulness, openness, silence that's listening.

Up next
Apr 23
The Honesty Challenge - Getting More Truthful with Ourselves and Our World
Most of us value honesty yet are not aware of how regularly we avoid facing what's difficult inside us, and how we are less than truthful with others. This talk explores the practice of radical self-honesty as the grounds of being more honest with others, and bringing more love a ... Show More
53m 58s
Apr 22
Meditation: Vipassana - The Practice of Seeing Clearly (18:31 min.)
Vipassana, also known as insight meditation, is training in bringing a clear mindful attention to our moment to moment experience. We begin by relaxing through the body and then resting attention with the breath - or some other sensory anchor - and allowing the mind to settle. Th ... Show More
18m 31s
Apr 16
Compassion in Times of Conflict—a Conversation with Tara, Paul Gilbert, and Rick Hanson
In this talk, we explore how compassion can arise in the midst of conflict—within our lives and in the larger world. In a conversation with Paul Gilbert, moderated by Rick Hansen, we reflect on how our evolutionary conditioning—especially the brain's threat system—fuels fear, sha ... Show More
1h 3m
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2024
Meditation Waves: Relaxing White Noise
Stroll along the shores of the soul, feel the waves of meditation, and immerse yourself in the relaxing white noise. It's a journey of meditation for the mind, body, and soul, allowing you to find inner tranquility in the soothing melodies. Dive in now and let the meditation wave ... Show More
57 m
Feb 2024
Swaying Ocean Meditation Introduction Journey
Immerse yourself in the music of the Swaying Ocean, embarking on a serene journey into meditation. The gentle swaying sounds of the ocean accompany you as you delve into the depths of meditation, guiding you into a tranquil space within your soul. This is a conversation with natu ... Show More
1h 7m
Nov 2021
Release the Pressure Mindful Meditation
<p>This 15-minute release the pressure meditation will give your mind and body a break from the daily pressures that can weigh you down and get a new perspective that could help you feel lighter, calmer and more focused too.</p> <p>This meditation also has an insight that was li ... Show More
16m 10s
Sep 2024
Morning Meditation | Shift to a Mindset of Gratitude
This is a revised version of our original, most popular meditation. This version has different music, slower speaking and more silent time during the meditation. A daily practice of gratitude can help shift the way you look at the world around you in a more positive way. It can g ... Show More
14m 24s
Sep 2024
20 Minute Grounding Meditation with Body Scan
Have you ever had the feeling that you are lost in your head? Or like your head is in the clouds? Or as if you are disconnected from yourselves and your surroundings? I know I have. When this happens, I can use some grounding to bring my feet back down to earth and reconnect with ... Show More
21m 26s
Sep 2025
#199 Breathe With Me: A Guided Meditation to Calm our Anxious Thoughts
Today, we go beyond talking about anxiety - and actually practice what we preach. This guided meditation will help you release tension, quiet racing thoughts, and reconnect with your inner calm. It's short, simple, and perfect for beginners or seasoned mediators. Find a comfortab ... Show More
21m 3s
Nov 2024
Guided Meditation | Pain Relief and Body Healing
Pain is not typically a desirable sensation, especially when it becomes chronic. The resistance and upset can make the experience worse. Pain is a message from your body and if you ignore that message, it will continue to get louder and stronger. By simply focusing on, observing, ... Show More
16m 28s
Feb 2025
Soften Your Heart Meditation
Soften your heart, ease emotional tension and connect with the loving being with you in this guided meditation. This practice is the companion meditation to the "How To Soften Your Heart" Freeform episode. More Mindful in Minutes Join the free 5-day Nervous system reset to over ... Show More
12m 39s