Open Heart Project Community June 8, 2023

Audio-only version is here.

 

June Theme 2023: Creating a Sacred Life: Exertion

Hello, wonderful sangha. I hope you are well and finding goodness and joy around and within you.

This month our theme is the fourth paramita (or transcendent action): exertion. In this talk, I offer a few insights into what is meant by exertion (spoiler alert: it’s not about working harder) and also share a personal story about heartbreak, resolution, and the role exertion played in it all.

Please enjoy.

With all my heart, I hope you find this useful!

Much love, Susan

PS Apologies that this is late.

1 Comment

  • Posted by:  Betsy Loeb

    Exertion: “Staying with what is…and be curious about how things take their course.”

    Dear Susan, Thank you so much for your teachings through your personal story (such bravery on your part to share) that resonates big time for me. My heartbreak continues to flare up at times … almost 30 years now…and a different one with a son-in-law…almost 10 years…and with your story and encouragement I won’t give up…and I’ll stay curious as I ride the waves.

    Thank you, thank you.
    Betsy

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