Embracing Aversion to Open Our Hearts

Published: May 18, 2023, 5:26 p.m.

Heather Shoren Iarusso: "Aversion"\xa0is one of the mental afflictions the Buddha calls The Five Hindrances, which hinder our ability to experience calm and insight on and\xa0off the meditation cushion.\xa0By turning toward these uncomfortable feeling-tones, we slowly become less reactive and more spacious. This frees the heart to be compassionate and receptive toward ourselves and others.