WISDOM TALK - Love & Devotion: The Power and Beauty of Living with an Open Heart by Rachel Gross
Event description
Love. It's one of the pinnacles of the human experience. We sing songs about it. We write poems to express it. And we cry at movies while witnessing it dance across the screen. Love has the ability to absolutely transform our experience of life, if only we let it. But in order for this to happen, we must first understand exactly what it is that we're surrendering into. What is love, actually? Why does it exist? How does devotion play a rule? And how can we push through the fears that often hold us back from enjoying the experience of love and devotion in its fullness? Come and join Rachel and Barron as they delve into the realms of the heart, exploring what it means to live in an open-hearted way and to tap into the incredible power and wisdom that comes from surrendering to our deepest and truest nature, which is to love and be loved.
About Rachel
Rachel Gross is a dedicated Teacher of Vedic Meditation, sharing ancient wisdom with a modern touch to students worldwide. Her teaching style is infused with curiosity, playfulness, and a distinctly feminine energy, and under the guidance of her teacher and mentor, Thom Knoles, she continually refines and deepens her craft. With regular trips to India, the home of Vedic knowledge and culture, she makes every effort to stay fresh and deeply rooted in the tradition and lineage that Vedic Meditation comes from, visiting with the highest and most learned masters of this Tradition alive today.
Rachel's journey has been rich with diverse experiences, from the hustle of the music industry in New York City to becoming a lawyer in Boston and working as a Consultant in Sydney, NSW. She has faced various challenges along the way, like divorce, chronic illness, an eating disorder, depression, and a strong streak of perfectionism and a need to control and overachieve, emerging resilient and full of valuable lessons for herself and others. Recently discovering her neurodivergence, Rachel remains steadfast in her exploration of life's intricacies, continuously learning to embrace her true nature and live with an open heart.
Beyond meditation, Rachel finds joy in singing, dancing, cooking, and being in nature. She values deep connections and meaningful conversations with loved ones, with a particular interest in understanding the role that love and devotion play in our human experience. Rachel is committed to living authentically and pushing through barriers that hinder full expression, and she experiences great joy in helping support others to do the same.
Currently residing in Longreach, NSW, with her amazing partner, Barron, Rachel is excited and humbled to be a member of the Be Here Nowra community, where she can continue her pursuit of authenticity and assisting others in their own quest for Self-discovery.