Tara Brach The Bodhisattva Path—Nurturing the River of Caring
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Feb 19, 2026 A talk about how fear and survival habits disconnect us and how evolving care can restore belonging. Stories and reflections explore vulnerability, reconciliation, and collective courage. Practical actions and a guided reflection invite stepping into steady compassion and sustaining joy while working for justice.
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Pause When You Find Yourself Fleeing
- If you catch yourself in flight, pause and notice the distractions you use to avoid pain.
- Reduce numbing behaviors and bring gentle presence to what feels threatening.
Respond To Freezing With Small Steps
- Recognize freeze by numbness, indecision, and feeling powerless.
- Respond by reconnecting with others and practicing small moves to regain agency.
Trance Shows Up As Disconnection
- All survival strategies dissociate us from reality and cut off belonging.
- The core sign of trance is losing the felt sense of being part of a community.
