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Apr 2024
53m 32s

The Sacred Art of Listening

TARA BRACH
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Just as presence is the heart of meditation, so deep listening is at the center of all conscious, loving relationships. This talk explores how our wants and fears block listening, ways we can deepen our capacity for listening, and the healing that unfolds when we truly feel heard by another.  What happens when you're really listening?

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