{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Universal Expressions of Love, Part 3 \u2013 Joy","description":" Part 3: Joy - blossoms in the moments our hearts open boundlessly to reality, to the 10,000 joys and sorrows.  This series reflects on four primary expressions of an awake, wise heart: lovingkindness, compassion, joy and equanimity. In each talk we explore the habitual patterning that blocks our full realization of these innate capacities, and the understandings and practices that nurture their unfolding.  In this talk, Tara explores:  \u2022 How the \u201cif-only\u201d mind keeps us leaning forward, chasing happiness in the future, rather than discovering the aliveness and freedom available right here, right now \u2022 How the trance of \u201csomething is wrong\u201d contracts our hearts, and the deep, compassionate presence that can free us to love life just as it is. \u2022 The power of mindful presence\u2014how pausing, softening, and truly receiving this moment allows joy to naturally arise. \u2022 How gladdening the mind\u2014through gratitude, love, and wonder\u2014can shift our set point for happiness and awaken a deep trust in the unfolding of life. &amp;nbsp; Our introduction music is from &quot;Opening&quot; by Adrienne Torf, \u00a9 2025 ABT Music ","author_name":"Tara Brach","author_url":"https:\/\/www.tarabrach.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41329840\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41329840"}