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“Meditation helps us gain the capacity to relax, to connect with what is going on right here and right now, to connect with other people, to re-access our resourcefulness, our clarity and our ability to focus and keep an open heart.”

Quote by Tara Brach

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Tara Brach is an American psychologist born on May 17, 1953. She is renowned for her contributions to mindfulness meditation and psychotherapy, particularly in the areas of stress management and emotional regulation. Dr. Brach's work emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and inner wisdom. more

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