I recently read in the book My Stroke of Insight by brain scientist Jill Bolte Taylor that the natural life span of an emotion—the average time it ta…

- Tara Brach

Paying attention is the most basic and profound expression of love.

- Tara Brach

Happiness lies not in finding what is missing, but in finding what is present.

- Tara Brach

We can find true refuge within our own hearts and minds-right here, right now, in the midst of our moment-to-momen t lives.

- Tara Brach

We wait for things to be different in order to feel okay with life. As long as we keep attaching our happiness to the external events of our lives, w…

- Tara Brach

Extend an act of kindness each day. No one has to know. It can be a smile, reassuring words, a small favor - without expecting something in return.

- Tara Brach

Sometimes the easiest way to appreciate ourselves is by looking through the eyes of someone who loves us.

- Tara Brach

The most powerful healing arises from the simple intention to love the life within you, unconditionally, with as much tenderness and presence as poss…

- Tara Brach

There is something wonderfully bold and liberating about saying yes to our entire imperfect and messy life.

- Tara Brach