Joseph Goldstein delves into the concepts of loving-kindness, compassion, and the fear of discomfort. He highlights the transformative power of loving-kindness, mindfulness, and compassion in overcoming fears and limitations, ultimately fostering genuine happiness. This dharma talk, recorded on February 18, 1997, was originally published on Dharma Seed. “If you keep shining your compassion and understanding on it, your fear will soon crack and you will be able to look into its depths and see its roots.” – Joseph Goldstein In this lecture, Joseph: - Affirms that at the depths of our hearts and minds there is a basic reservoir of goodwill - Defines mettā, or loving-kindness, as the basic generosity of the heart - Takes note of the “upward spiral” of happiness that mindfulness and loving-kindness promotes - Reminds us to stay open to suffering and - Ruminates upon the empty nature of fear itself ================ Love & Fear with Joseph Goldstein – Insight Hour Podcast Ep. 187 - https://youtu.be/9xl7bHIKsT0 Joseph Goldstein – Insight Hour – Ep. 187 – Love & Fear - https://beherenownetwork.com/joseph-goldstein-insight-hour-ep-187-love-amp-fear ================ Make sure not to miss a single video podcast from Be Here Now Network! Click here to Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1lvEoC5PZWm-MzgUfJQfg Follow Be Here Now Network: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeHereNowNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/beherenownet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beherenownetwork ================ Be Here Now Network Podcasts, Courses, and Articles to help you live a Life in Balance. Heart-Centered wisdom from Ram Dass, Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Krishna Das + many more! Get a Free Guided Meditation from Sharon Salzberg when you first sign up at: https://beherenownetwork.com/