More than self-help, meditation is a path to love

Dear, wonderful Open Heart Project,

When the benefits of meditation are discussed, the word “science” comes up a lot. Yay! Love science! Thank you science for proving how awesome meditation is! Your data rules! 

However, this ancient practice is so much more than a life hack for less stress and more happiness (both of which are fantastic). It is actually a way to break down barriers between human beings. It is a way to meet others in their suffering. It is a path to love. 

Meditation breaks down the mechanics of love by emphasizing the barrier-busting power of attention. “Attention is the most basic form of love,” said the Zen priest and poet John Tarrant Roshi. “Through it, we bless and are blessed.” Of course, in our practice, this–attention–is exactly what we are working with. In this way, you could say, we are training our hearts to love.

Please have a listen to this short talk for more on how our practice opens the gates to love, ready or not.  💛

Thoughts? I love to hear from you!

With love, Susan

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