"Natural Happiness"

Tonight Baratta talks in depth about the magic that can be found in our interactions with others. He describes how we often opt for the safety of familiar patterns of relating, and how, by reaching beyond those patterns, we can find new levels of intimacy, power, hope, and passion. Continuing, Baratta speaks of how we are conditioned to accept "what is" in order to "be happy" - to be "grateful for what we have", which often means settling for what is, not looking any further, and shutting down our natural curiosity, yearning, and passion for what may come next in our lives. With a caller, Baratta talks about letting go of the need to prove our worthiness for the gifts we receive in our lives.