Most of us grow up with a sense of "I'm not intelligent enough." It's such a sad thing that in the West we worship a certain kind of left-brain intelligence.
Tara BrachMeditation helps us to get out of our thoughts about the future and really be in the present moment.
Tara BrachTrue refuge is that which allows us to be at home, at peace, to discover true happiness. The only thing that can give us true refuge is the awareness and love that is intrinsic to who we are. Ultimately, its our own true nature.
Tara BrachBut this revolutionary act of treating ourselves tenderly can begin to undo the aversive messages of a lifetime.
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