PLEASE NOTE: This interview originally aired on Sounds True One, where you can enjoy early, ad-free access to episodes of Insights at the Edge. Sounds True One is our premium membership platform built around live classes, online events, award-winning specials, intimate learning experiences and Q&A sessions with the world's leading wisdom teachers. Get your first month FREE at https://bit.ly/4ctecMn What does it mean to keep your heart open when the world feels most dangerous? In this episode, Tami Simon speaks with Tara Brach—beloved meditation teacher, clinical psychologist, and bestselling author of Radical Acceptance and Trusting the Gold—about her new inner workbook with Sounds True, The Courageous Heart: Choosing to Love in Perilous Times. At a moment when so many people feel pulled between despair and action, Tara offers a grounded path through both. Together, they explore: ·How to stay spiritually engaged without burning out or spiritually bypassing the reality of suffering ·The bodhisattva path as a living practice—what it means to be an "awakening being" in ordinary, everyday life ·Why grief is often covered over by anger—and how moving through grief unlocks the capacity for love and action ·The RAIN practice (Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture) for working with armoring, fear, and excruciating pain in the heart ·The shift from head space to heart space—and a brief guided meditation to experience it directly ·How aspiration becomes the fuel for the spiritual path—and why Tara "sandwiches" her day with it ·The practice of seeing basic goodness in others—including stories of Father Gregory Boyle and John Lewis that illuminate how this changes everything ·What to do when you feel alone, disconnected, and uncertain where to start Whether you're overwhelmed by current events or searching for a more engaged and openhearted way to meet this moment, Tara Brach offers both the courage and the practical tools to begin. #TaraBrach #CourageousHeart #RadicalAcceptance #RAIN #Meditation #InsightsAtTheEdge #SoundsTrue #SpiritualActivism #Mindfulness #BodhisattvaPath Subscribe to Sounds True's YouTube Channel ► https://bit.ly/SubscribeSTYT Sounds True is a mission-driven learning and media company, and a recognized leader in wellbeing, personal growth, and spiritual transformation. Partnering with the world’s foremost wisdom teachers and best-selling authors, the company reaches millions worldwide with its unique programs, digital learning experiences, and worldwide events. The company also features a variety of original series, weekly shows, and live online experiences on Sounds True One, its global platform and community with members across more than 125 countries. Sounds True is a Public Benefit Corporation and also the home of the Sounds True Foundation. Connect with us: ▪️Facebook: http://bit.ly/2XFIIeE ▪️Instagram: http://bit.ly/2UlEoiH ▪️Website: http://bit.ly/2tOl02d