Breaking Free From Approval | Tara Brach on Belonging and Connection (Part 2)

Tara Brach explores the heart of what it means to truly belong to ourselves, to life, and to love itself. Many of us seek approval, striving to feel loved through the acceptance of others, yet this quest can leave us feeling distant, incomplete, or unworthy. Tara gently invites us to awaken to the ever-present field of love that surrounds us, helping us recognize that love is always loving us, even when we feel unworthy or lost.

Through stories, parables, and contemplative guidance, she illuminates the ways we leave home through grasping, seeking, or pushing away and how these patterns can trap us in cycles of self-judgment and longing. This session is an invitation to open to the call of love, release the need for external validation, and reconnect with the deep sense of belonging already within us.

What you’ll learn in this session:
✨ How to recognize the subtle ways approval seeking shapes our lives and keeps us from feeling fully loved
✨ Practices to open to the inherent love that is always present, embracing both our younger and older inner selves
✨ Ways to open to belonging, self-compassion, and trust in the love that surrounds us

This talk is perfect for anyone seeking mindfulness, spiritual growth, self-compassion, and a deeper connection to themselves and the world.

Watch Part 1 here:    • Letting In The Love | Tara Brach on Belong...  
Watch Part 3 here:    • The Path Back to Yourself | Tara Brach on ...  
Watch Part 4 here:    • Guided Meditation: Opening Your Heart to L...  

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With thanks and love,
Tara

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