{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Meditation: Listening to our Heart (22:52 min)","description":"In this guided meditation, we are invited into a gentle, receptive presence\u2014listening not only to sound, but to the living experience of our body and heart. Through mindful awareness of breath, sensation, and the changing flow of experience, we begin to soften into a deeper intimacy with life just as it is. As attention opens and relaxes, this practice supports us in meeting whatever arises\u2014pleasant or difficult\u2014with tenderness and compassion. We learn to listen beneath the surface, allowing the heart to reveal its longings, fears, and quiet wisdom. In this listening presence, there is healing, lightness, and a sense of coming home to ourselves. This meditation includes a reflective reading from John O'Donohue, reminding us of the heart\u2019s deep sensitivity and the transformative power of truly listening within. This meditation is suitable for: \u2728 Beginners and experienced meditators \u2728 Reducing stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm \u2728 Cultivating self-compassion and inner calm \u2728 Deepening body awareness and present-moment presence \u2728 Anyone seeking to reconnect with the wisdom of the heart   Our introduction music is from "Opening" by Adrienne Torf, \u00a9 2025 ABT Music ","author_name":"Tara Brach","author_url":"https:\/\/www.tarabrach.com","html":"