# Widening the Circles of Care

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Podcast: [Tara Brach](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tara-brach-385339)
Published: 2026-06-18T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.tarabrach.com/widening-the-circles-of-care/
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## Resource

What helps us widen our circles of care and awaken a more inclusive, compassionate heart? As we navigate political division, collective uncertainty, and personal challenges, mindful awareness and spiritual imagination can help us stay connected to love without being overwhelmed by the suffering we witness. Drawing from mindfulness, compassion practices, personal stories, and timeless wisdom teachings, Tara explores how we can move beyond fear, reactivity, and "othering" toward a deeper experience of our shared humanity. This talk is an invitation to reconnect with the truth of our belonging—to ourselves, to one another, and to the living world. When we deepen our attention and allow our hearts to be touched, we become part of weaving a more loving future. In this talk, you'll learn: -How fear and stress fuel division, blame, and "othering" -Why opening to suffering can deepen wisdom and compassion -The role of mindfulness in staying present without becoming overwhelmed -How spiritual imagination helps us envision and create a more loving world -Practices for recognizing the vulnerability and goodness in others Our introduction music is from "Opening" by Adrienne Torf, © 2025 ABT Music

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