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Introduction to Mindfulness: Mindfulness of Thoughts – Part 4 (of a 5-week series)

May 21, 2025


NOTE – Tara offers a meditation you can use as a practice during these 5 weeks: Mindfulness Meditation—Intimacy with our Inner Life.

This talk examines how the trance of thinking imprisons us, veiling our full aliveness, love, and spiritual essence. Through contemplative reflections and short guided practices, we’ll explore pathways to awaken from this trance and open to the light, awareness, and wholeness of who we truly are.

Whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, the foundational teachings of mindfulness—heart presence—offer a timeless medicine for navigating these challenging times.

This fresh introductory series invites you to bring alive ancient practices in ways that are directly relevant to the emotions and reactivity arising in today’s world. You’ll be guided to discover an inner refuge—a way to meet your personal life and our collective world with greater presence and wisdom, courage and love.

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If you’ve missed one or more of the talks in this series, or would like to revisit them, you can find all 5 sessions here.

Links to the other talks in the Series here:
Listen: The Power of Heart Presence – Part 1: Introduction to Mindfulness
Listen: The Power of Heart Presence – Part 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Listen: The Power of Heart Presence – Part 3: Introduction to Mindfulness
Listen: The Power of Heart Presence – Part 5: Introduction to Mindfulness

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