- Practice sitting or walking meditation as many times this week as you can, for at least 10 or 15 minutes at a time. You might remind yourself that learning how to be present to yourself is a beautiful foundation for being truly present for others. For support in your sitting practice, you might check out these 8 Essential Tips for Practice from Tara Brach.
- When you find yourself in conversation this week, invite yourself to deepen your listening. You might remind yourself before you sit down for dinner or call a friend: listening is an act of love.
- Enjoy this excerpt from Tara Brach’s book, True Refuge, in which she tells the story of a woman who transformed her very difficult relationship with her mother through deep listening.
Mindfulness Tree
The Power of Presence in Challenging Times
