Three Ways to Work With Heartbreak: Part Two

Send us Fan MailWhen heartbreak is overwhelming, the instinct is often to make it stop. But what if the practice is not to fix what we're feeling, but to learn how to be with it? In this episode, I continue looking at three ways Buddhism offers us a path through heartbreak. The second way is practicing loving-kindness.Highlights:Learning to make space for a racing mind instead of trying to shut it downWorking with the intensity of heartbreak without insisting that it disappearHow loving-kindness can turn suffering into compassionExtending our wish for relief for ourselves, those we love, strangers, difficult people, and all beingsWhy caring for others can bring back a sense of strength and agencyWatch this episode on videoIf you’d like to watch the podcast, the video version is here.My new book is now available - in print and in audio formatInexplicable Magic: Meditation for Mystics, is available for purchase. Explore the spiritual path through 7 principles which run counter to conventional wisdom on mindfulness. Learn more and buy your copy here.If you enjoyed this episode:Please rate, review, and share it with a friend who’s curious about mindfulness, spiritual commitment, or the Buddhist path.For more on Buddhist teachings and how our humanity isn’t necessarily in our way, sign up for my free weekly newsletter or join the Open Heart Project sangha for more connection with community and with me.If this podcast has been meaningful to you, it would be great if you would subscribe, give it a five star rating and share it with a friend. To join or learn more about The Open Heart Project please visit openheartproject.com.Thoughts? Email us at [email protected] by Citizens of SoundMusic by: Derek O'Brien©Open Heart Project