Heart Practices - The Near Enemies

04/18/19 • 34 min

Each of the heart practices, lovingkindness, compassion, appreciative joy and equanimity, have a what is called a near enemy. These are emotions or experiences that seem like they are the heart practices, but are neither beneficial or skillful. Mary discusses these and how to let these near, and far, enemies go.
Recorded April 11, 2019

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