First felt a bit numb and couldn’t seem to connect. After a short while I noticed my heart and breath and then clear thoughts about the acts of kindness I need right now followed. 🙏🙂
My chest relaxed and I felt a warming in my mind. A gentle , “Mona Lisa” smile crossed my face. I added my other hand on top of the first hand and I became even more calm and compassionate to myself.
Felt so much compassion for myself as I realised I have been doing the best I can and that despite hurting others my intention is not malicious but more self protective.
Dr. Brach’s approach nurtures me like a kind and loving mother. The feeling of letting myself be mothered again prompts such liberating acceptance of the me that just is, and is not strangled or condemned by my self-criticism.
A technical comment.. please have Tara without the music. I find it very distracting and takes from the power and clarity of her important message.
Thank you for sharing Tara’s wisdom at no cost. I truly value her work and benefit from it. I am as always very grateful for this kindness.
Respectfully
Sandy
Thank you Tara!! I love always your talks and practices/meditations!
Feelings that came up: Soothness, warmth, peace, tenderness…
An inner pause
Words than came up: “I see you” “I take care of you” “I love you”
How will I use it: I have to think how to use it first, but I think that it can be very useful to introduce it, step by step, in the mindful practice that it is given to teachers at a school in Mexico every week. I have to think a process that help them to realize that some of the problems in their relationships with the kids are rooted in this intimate and hurting feeling of not being good enough… and their capacity to develop a path to nurturing.
Great techniques. I had forgotten that Mindfulness could be used to just observe thoughts. Lately I’ve been using Mindfulness to help observe self in time/space. Also I found helpful – the reminder – to contact the feelings and allow them to be just as they are – asking what is under them and name them. Thank you.
I’m aware of a deep grief in my heart. I’m dealing with terminal cancer and I think I’m grieving for the loss of my life with my family. Especially my wife. I think loving my grief and myself will help me honestly talk to my people. Also remember to live now while we can. Thank you so much for this Tara.
Gestured of kindness is emotionally moving, helping me to see that I can take time out to remind me who I am and what I need. Therefore it had a calming influence on me. Thank you Tara.
Ouch! This is suffering! While listening to this video a souvenir surfaced. Infant there were no place for feelings like sickness, fears, shyness, tiredness or any form of vulnerability. I just touched the reason I could not go deeper in the self compassion practices! – When there is narcissism Kindness is not possible. I now know (in my heart) continuyng practices even if only little results, is capital! Thank you so much Tara!
I love that I can give my self permission to be loving & kind to myself. Raised in a home where it was considered selfish to think of yourself, an imprint I didn’t realize was a false & limiting belief. It’s nice to know I can comfort my inner child, all by myself, & that it’s ok to do so. She loves connecting with the loving kindness that’s in both of us. Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom & loving kindness with all of us. What a gift! Many blessings
Thank you again for giving me the time and help needed to try out this simple practice.
I was delighted to find a smile washing across my face as I told myself ‘I love you’. I thought this was going to be tough and was a little bit scared of what might arise, so imagine my delight, I actually felt lighter: fascinating.
Thank you 🙏
I found the wave analogy very helpful, and felt an overall softening towards myself.
Many of us have hardened our resolve and created very high expectations of ourselves during the challenges of COVID, and now again with the threat and anxiety of war in Europe. This is exactly the kind of work that reconnects us with our own humanity, which we all, therapists and clients alike, need so much. Thank you for this kind offering, Tara.
thank you so much for this talk! When I put my hand on my heart & told myself that I care, I started to cry as I was sad that I was so harsh with myself. Realizing this made me cry & now I feel somewhat as a weight lifted off my shoulders.
I enjoyed your thoughtful presentation
Your depth of experience & compassion were communicated through your choice of words & syntax
I got the message that the task you set were achievable
I did find the music & sound effects distracting & drew me away from the experience that you were taking to me
Thank you for making this rechording available, I have set it to a friend
It compelled me to take a deep breath and relax and truly feel that all is well, that I’m ok, that everything is and will be ok.
For me, doing that is far more effective than indulging in a glass of wine! And less expensive too. Thank you! 🙂
Sadness came up
I went for a walk instead of continuing working on the computer……thanki you, Maria from Germany in a stressfull time
First felt a bit numb and couldn’t seem to connect. After a short while I noticed my heart and breath and then clear thoughts about the acts of kindness I need right now followed. 🙏🙂
It sounds good in theory just a hard thing to put into practice.
Thank you for doing this!
little star shower
My chest relaxed and I felt a warming in my mind. A gentle , “Mona Lisa” smile crossed my face. I added my other hand on top of the first hand and I became even more calm and compassionate to myself.
A sense of peace replaced the hole of hurt and my whole body melted into it.
Feelings of being cared for by a loved one
Felt so much compassion for myself as I realised I have been doing the best I can and that despite hurting others my intention is not malicious but more self protective.
Soft love for me.
Dr. Brach’s approach nurtures me like a kind and loving mother. The feeling of letting myself be mothered again prompts such liberating acceptance of the me that just is, and is not strangled or condemned by my self-criticism.
body felt more relaxed –like it sighed
A technical comment.. please have Tara without the music. I find it very distracting and takes from the power and clarity of her important message.
Thank you for sharing Tara’s wisdom at no cost. I truly value her work and benefit from it. I am as always very grateful for this kindness.
Respectfully
Sandy
Thank you Tara!! I love always your talks and practices/meditations!
Feelings that came up: Soothness, warmth, peace, tenderness…
An inner pause
Words than came up: “I see you” “I take care of you” “I love you”
How will I use it: I have to think how to use it first, but I think that it can be very useful to introduce it, step by step, in the mindful practice that it is given to teachers at a school in Mexico every week. I have to think a process that help them to realize that some of the problems in their relationships with the kids are rooted in this intimate and hurting feeling of not being good enough… and their capacity to develop a path to nurturing.
peace!
Sending a message of care to your self ….. wow!
Great techniques. I had forgotten that Mindfulness could be used to just observe thoughts. Lately I’ve been using Mindfulness to help observe self in time/space. Also I found helpful – the reminder – to contact the feelings and allow them to be just as they are – asking what is under them and name them. Thank you.
From never feeling good enough
When I do that exercise I can drop into
The boundless universal love or as I sometimes say rest in the heart of Jesus.
I felt some anxiety, that was more difficult than I expected.
I’m aware of a deep grief in my heart. I’m dealing with terminal cancer and I think I’m grieving for the loss of my life with my family. Especially my wife. I think loving my grief and myself will help me honestly talk to my people. Also remember to live now while we can. Thank you so much for this Tara.
I fee that I care about myshelf
Gestured of kindness is emotionally moving, helping me to see that I can take time out to remind me who I am and what I need. Therefore it had a calming influence on me. Thank you Tara.
Ouch! This is suffering! While listening to this video a souvenir surfaced. Infant there were no place for feelings like sickness, fears, shyness, tiredness or any form of vulnerability. I just touched the reason I could not go deeper in the self compassion practices! – When there is narcissism Kindness is not possible. I now know (in my heart) continuyng practices even if only little results, is capital! Thank you so much Tara!
More quietness and peace
Thank you for this Tara <3 I feel a sense of warmth inside after the meditation and feel my body less tight and stiff too.
Beautiful and peaceful…thank you. If only the dictators of the world would do this….
I felt safe, at home, peaceful & sink into that. How wonderful it is to be mindful & give our self that comfort whenever we choose to. 🙏
I love that I can give my self permission to be loving & kind to myself. Raised in a home where it was considered selfish to think of yourself, an imprint I didn’t realize was a false & limiting belief. It’s nice to know I can comfort my inner child, all by myself, & that it’s ok to do so. She loves connecting with the loving kindness that’s in both of us. Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom & loving kindness with all of us. What a gift! Many blessings
It allowed me to make space for sadness instead of anxiety, and I was able to let myself feel giref with a bit more compassion instead if fear.
I shall continue to be more aware of my thoughts and feelings accepting what is, and carry on being more at peace with myself and those around me!
Tara
Your voice alone is so so soothing
Making heart connection centred myself in the moment
Thank you
Love and Blessings
Ursula
Always so helpful to hear these strategies from a beloved teacher Tara Thank you 🙏🏼.
Thank you Tara. So simply and beautifully explosive. Notice, mindfully feeling in the body, banking and self compassion. Love it.
Thank you again for giving me the time and help needed to try out this simple practice.
I was delighted to find a smile washing across my face as I told myself ‘I love you’. I thought this was going to be tough and was a little bit scared of what might arise, so imagine my delight, I actually felt lighter: fascinating.
Thank you 🙏
Feelings of care and self worth
Also considering clients and how they might use this
I felt a softening in my body, and a sense that things are ok just now.
I found the wave analogy very helpful, and felt an overall softening towards myself.
Many of us have hardened our resolve and created very high expectations of ourselves during the challenges of COVID, and now again with the threat and anxiety of war in Europe. This is exactly the kind of work that reconnects us with our own humanity, which we all, therapists and clients alike, need so much. Thank you for this kind offering, Tara.
thank you so much for this talk! When I put my hand on my heart & told myself that I care, I started to cry as I was sad that I was so harsh with myself. Realizing this made me cry & now I feel somewhat as a weight lifted off my shoulders.
Thank you for your help
I enjoyed your thoughtful presentation
Your depth of experience & compassion were communicated through your choice of words & syntax
I got the message that the task you set were achievable
I did find the music & sound effects distracting & drew me away from the experience that you were taking to me
Thank you for making this rechording available, I have set it to a friend
I immediately felt more peaceful and calm.
Makes me feel good, and puts a smile in my face as I see I am ok after all. My inner tension diminishes.
Mine:
Tenderness
Client:
Resistance, pushing away
Listening for the third time, hoping it will penetrate.
thank you, Tara! I am ready to do more practice.
It is nice to know I can listen again. Blessings of love
Thank you. Very helpful. Appreciate all of your work and insights. Peace be with you.
It was thought provoking.
Thank you, Tara, for these teachings. They are tools we should be teaching our children to help them live in this difficult world.
I felt vibrational energy (tingle sensations) and sense of inner peace. Very beautiful and soothing.
It compelled me to take a deep breath and relax and truly feel that all is well, that I’m ok, that everything is and will be ok.
For me, doing that is far more effective than indulging in a glass of wine! And less expensive too. Thank you! 🙂