wow, what a great lecture!!! Congratulations!!!
I’d be open for life as it is….and not shaping it out of my fears. Be engaging in life with curiosity and joy, and compassion for my weakness 🙂
Thank you for sharing these. It has brought light to a tortured soul. I am suffering with chronic anxiety and depression. I was on antidepressants for decades and tapered off over the past two years. Finally “free” of the numbness, I am left with agonizing anxiety.
I would be a Gold Director & Leader in my business today! I’m working on moving forward to that goal TODAY! I know I must overcome my “fear” of rejection! Intellectually I get it… emotionally I feel stuck sometimes!
I thank you so very much for your work My daughter suffers from terrible anixiety and while she is not my biological daughter I too suffer from anxiety. I have shared this video with her and I am hoping she will join me in your six week program.
Love and light to you and all you touch
Robin
Without fear I would feel confident to be myself around others
and able to hold an adult conversation where I can speak my true thoughts (without worrying about causing conflict or feeling rejection)
Without fear I could be more confident telling jokes and would have more time and money because I wouldn’t focus on what’s wrong with me and worry who I might offend and hate me forever. Arrgghhh.
Hard to think about what’s “right” with me.
Living without fear would allow me the total freedom to face challenges head on, to endeavour to try new things without FEAR of failure and to be at ease and be more comfortable within myself. Thank you Tara for trying to reach out to those people who are efforting to make positive shifts in their lives. Much appreciated.
Tara, this will be very helpful and useful in my work with many of my clients. Thank you very much. Just one little thing though—not so little for me; I have some sensory difficulties with filtering sound—which comes across as noise to me. So, I found it a struggle to get through these videos, albeit, they were short, because of the background music. It made it literally torturous for me to listen. Your voice is very soothing but I really wish you would not include the background music. It is not calming for me. I cannot speak for others, obviously. When I listen to other videos—Bessel van dear Kolk, Pat Ogden, etc., they do not include music and it is a pleasure, not stressful. Also, music is very personal—this, I even found the sound of the music distracting in that it would not have been soothing to me with or without your voice. Thank you for your consideration.
Dr. Brach – Thank you for explaining so much in this video. I thought your instructions about facing fears was very helpful. Start with smaller fears and build up to bigger ones. I also enjoyed “Real, but not true.” Thank you.
I would follow through on my aspirations to write fiction and not feel that my ideas are worthless because skills are lacking, energy low, and rationalizations that all has been written by others.
I would be even more loving & willing to take calculated risks to stretch & grow. I am an EMDR trauma informed therapist serving female adolescents & women with complex trauma, many have sexual abuse histories. Many of my clients struggle with chronic anxiety & depression, & express that something must be wrong with me for this to have happened, so guilt, shame, & self doubt are some of the outcomes from traumatic events. I can appreciate the phrase, “Real, but not true.” Body, mind, & spirit work together for our healing, & the truth of our being sets us free. Thank you for sharing Freedom of a Fearless Heart.
I would be really connected with my potential and going more forward my dreams. And I would be able to live in a partnership.
Thank you for the sentence “real, but not true”, I hope it would help me to deal with self doubts in my work.
Interesting question..thank you Tara. What came up for me was being present and free, being able to be the highest expression of myself, in authentic service to the greater good. It feels exciting to even contemplate this!
I would be authentic, own my own therapy business, and have a great relationship with a partner where I felt safe. I would also be an example to my children that would support them in being this way too.
Since ever I feel a deep guiltiness and self aversion. But as a Buddhist practitioner I also ‘know’ that’s not true. But so far I very rarely do feel it, that this is not ultimately true…. So I continue with that ‘Mantra’: It’s real but not true. Thank you for reminding!
My son took his own life at 44 years old ,9/26/18, and was treated by 3 mental health practitioners! They failed him, and he was also living with a Registered Nurse, who also at a time when he was in imminent risk, did nothing! Did not call me or 911, or any mental health practitioner. This is not just about the injustice of a wonderful man, with great creativity and talent, feeling hopeless, and taking his life, it is about mental health practitioners not caring enough to have a suicide plan in place, and knowing “he is giving away his things”, and doing nothing to help! Suicide should be non existent, when a man reaches out for help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The only faith I have left is in myself knowing that I will reach out until I make all take notice, that there are great flaws in the mental health system. Family thinks that their loved one is safe, as they are receiving help, THEY ARE NOT! Most are just concerned about getting payment!!!! I have contacted all the practitioners, and they will not give me any info! What are they covering up! All the practitioners have a DUTY TO ASK, DUTY TO PROTECT, AND A DUTY TO ACT!!!!! The last straw is 1 of the practitioners, prescribed medical marijuana, which can cause depression, and psychosis! All the practitioners have a license, which should require, at the bare minimum, knowledge of how to deal with suicidal patients.This should be part of their license requirements, yearly training! I personally feel if you do not have compassion, you should not be a practitioner of any level, that deals with human emotion, and mental health! My life is partially over, my heart is broken! My son’s death was totally unnecessary in light of his hopes to feel better and get the proper treatment within the mental health field! Yes, he had the fear of never feeling any better and could not go on with the pain he felt! Mary Dietterich, Registered Nurse, NY
It is hard to imagine. I think I would be able to offer more to others. To get more done – not in a ‘trying to do it all’ way but more because there would be more space in my life, more clarity, more whole-heartedness and an ability to say no to the things that do not serve me well. Thank you so much for these teachings. I’m looking forward to finding out more
With all the therapy I’ve had personally over the years and the depth and breadth of my meditation practice, I’ve pretty much have put the fear and grief demons to rest. I’m satisfied with who I am, how I’m doing, moment to moment. And I usually am able to identify the emotions that arise from thought patterns that arise and can pretty much shift into observing, pausing, in the moment, letting go. The video did give me more tools to help my clients interrupt their thought chain pattern and begin some healing. Thank you.
I would be doing the work I am meant to do in a bigger way. Reaching more people and truly creating a change in a profession that has helped me grow so much.
Thanks Tara, I like this question “Who would I be if I didn’t believe something is wrong with me?” very much. In sitting with it, I come up with the me that is always safe, that isn’t attached to my body, mind or emotions… the “me” that is most essentially me. I also call this “me” the “Host” that welcomes all perceptions and experiences, that is curious to learn their message for me, welcomes their needs and wants, does what I can for them in life and is OK with letting them go. I’m the host in the guesthouse of my awareness (to quote Richard Miller). Namaste! Garth
„Real but not true“…I am going to teach my teenage son this technique as he is suffering at school because he believed his teacher who told him that he is a bad student. He is not- but can‘t let go of this thought.
So beautiful thankyou such a wonderful question we often do not realize the depth of fear we have and to awaken to this is an authentic quest of self discovery blessings jenny
Thank you again Tara. The phrase, “Real but not true” will be very useful for me, and I will try to find the answer to the question” who would i be without fear?”
This is exactly what I need.
I would be someone else completly différent
I would be the author of my own life and more able to enjoy my life as it is and as it could be.
I would be free to take risks and love wholeheartedly.
I would be free to takes risks and love wholeheartedly.
Thank you for the tool “real but not true” – very helpful for breaking from the grip of beliefs.
I’d be unencumbered by my limiting beliefs…
Thank you for this free series of thought provoking tools.
I would have the confidence to face situations and speak in public. I would be able to feel full, deep, peace
wow, what a great lecture!!! Congratulations!!!
I’d be open for life as it is….and not shaping it out of my fears. Be engaging in life with curiosity and joy, and compassion for my weakness 🙂
Thank you for sharing these. It has brought light to a tortured soul. I am suffering with chronic anxiety and depression. I was on antidepressants for decades and tapered off over the past two years. Finally “free” of the numbness, I am left with agonizing anxiety.
TMI – too much information. (Seems the anti-thesis to NICABM brand style of delivery)
I would have a Doctorate, be working as a therapist, and writing recovery books.
I would be learning about who I really am. Right now, I am not sure.
I would be a Gold Director & Leader in my business today! I’m working on moving forward to that goal TODAY! I know I must overcome my “fear” of rejection! Intellectually I get it… emotionally I feel stuck sometimes!
I thank you so very much for your work My daughter suffers from terrible anixiety and while she is not my biological daughter I too suffer from anxiety. I have shared this video with her and I am hoping she will join me in your six week program.
Love and light to you and all you touch
Robin
Really appreciate the question, who would I be if I didn’t think something was wrong with me? Fears are so debilitating.
I would be authentically available and present; anytime, anywhere.
Without fear I would feel confident to be myself around others
and able to hold an adult conversation where I can speak my true thoughts (without worrying about causing conflict or feeling rejection)
Without fear I could be more confident telling jokes and would have more time and money because I wouldn’t focus on what’s wrong with me and worry who I might offend and hate me forever. Arrgghhh.
Hard to think about what’s “right” with me.
Cool question. TY. Amazing ideas in your video.
Living without fear would allow me the total freedom to face challenges head on, to endeavour to try new things without FEAR of failure and to be at ease and be more comfortable within myself. Thank you Tara for trying to reach out to those people who are efforting to make positive shifts in their lives. Much appreciated.
Tara, this will be very helpful and useful in my work with many of my clients. Thank you very much. Just one little thing though—not so little for me; I have some sensory difficulties with filtering sound—which comes across as noise to me. So, I found it a struggle to get through these videos, albeit, they were short, because of the background music. It made it literally torturous for me to listen. Your voice is very soothing but I really wish you would not include the background music. It is not calming for me. I cannot speak for others, obviously. When I listen to other videos—Bessel van dear Kolk, Pat Ogden, etc., they do not include music and it is a pleasure, not stressful. Also, music is very personal—this, I even found the sound of the music distracting in that it would not have been soothing to me with or without your voice. Thank you for your consideration.
Thank you! Very useful information! I would love to receive the video on the three steps to help relieve anxiety.
Dr. Brach – Thank you for explaining so much in this video. I thought your instructions about facing fears was very helpful. Start with smaller fears and build up to bigger ones. I also enjoyed “Real, but not true.” Thank you.
I would follow through on my aspirations to write fiction and not feel that my ideas are worthless because skills are lacking, energy low, and rationalizations that all has been written by others.
I would be even more loving & willing to take calculated risks to stretch & grow. I am an EMDR trauma informed therapist serving female adolescents & women with complex trauma, many have sexual abuse histories. Many of my clients struggle with chronic anxiety & depression, & express that something must be wrong with me for this to have happened, so guilt, shame, & self doubt are some of the outcomes from traumatic events. I can appreciate the phrase, “Real, but not true.” Body, mind, & spirit work together for our healing, & the truth of our being sets us free. Thank you for sharing Freedom of a Fearless Heart.
I would be really connected with my potential and going more forward my dreams. And I would be able to live in a partnership.
Thank you for the sentence “real, but not true”, I hope it would help me to deal with self doubts in my work.
Most helpful, thank you, Tara Brach ✨
Who would I be if I didn’t believe something was wrong with me? Myself!
If I didn’t believe something was wrong with me I would be able to truly love myself and in turn be able to accept love and give love fully.
Could not watch the third video “Cultivating a Fearless Heart”. What played was the first video: “Facing Fear”
Interesting question..thank you Tara. What came up for me was being present and free, being able to be the highest expression of myself, in authentic service to the greater good. It feels exciting to even contemplate this!
I would be authentic, own my own therapy business, and have a great relationship with a partner where I felt safe. I would also be an example to my children that would support them in being this way too.
This is very interesting to me. I am stuck in my business because of fear. Anxiety and self doubt are always with me.
Since ever I feel a deep guiltiness and self aversion. But as a Buddhist practitioner I also ‘know’ that’s not true. But so far I very rarely do feel it, that this is not ultimately true…. So I continue with that ‘Mantra’: It’s real but not true. Thank you for reminding!
My son took his own life at 44 years old ,9/26/18, and was treated by 3 mental health practitioners! They failed him, and he was also living with a Registered Nurse, who also at a time when he was in imminent risk, did nothing! Did not call me or 911, or any mental health practitioner. This is not just about the injustice of a wonderful man, with great creativity and talent, feeling hopeless, and taking his life, it is about mental health practitioners not caring enough to have a suicide plan in place, and knowing “he is giving away his things”, and doing nothing to help! Suicide should be non existent, when a man reaches out for help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The only faith I have left is in myself knowing that I will reach out until I make all take notice, that there are great flaws in the mental health system. Family thinks that their loved one is safe, as they are receiving help, THEY ARE NOT! Most are just concerned about getting payment!!!! I have contacted all the practitioners, and they will not give me any info! What are they covering up! All the practitioners have a DUTY TO ASK, DUTY TO PROTECT, AND A DUTY TO ACT!!!!! The last straw is 1 of the practitioners, prescribed medical marijuana, which can cause depression, and psychosis! All the practitioners have a license, which should require, at the bare minimum, knowledge of how to deal with suicidal patients.This should be part of their license requirements, yearly training! I personally feel if you do not have compassion, you should not be a practitioner of any level, that deals with human emotion, and mental health! My life is partially over, my heart is broken! My son’s death was totally unnecessary in light of his hopes to feel better and get the proper treatment within the mental health field! Yes, he had the fear of never feeling any better and could not go on with the pain he felt! Mary Dietterich, Registered Nurse, NY
It is hard to imagine. I think I would be able to offer more to others. To get more done – not in a ‘trying to do it all’ way but more because there would be more space in my life, more clarity, more whole-heartedness and an ability to say no to the things that do not serve me well. Thank you so much for these teachings. I’m looking forward to finding out more
With all the therapy I’ve had personally over the years and the depth and breadth of my meditation practice, I’ve pretty much have put the fear and grief demons to rest. I’m satisfied with who I am, how I’m doing, moment to moment. And I usually am able to identify the emotions that arise from thought patterns that arise and can pretty much shift into observing, pausing, in the moment, letting go. The video did give me more tools to help my clients interrupt their thought chain pattern and begin some healing. Thank you.
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I would be doing the work I am meant to do in a bigger way. Reaching more people and truly creating a change in a profession that has helped me grow so much.
Thanks Tara, I like this question “Who would I be if I didn’t believe something is wrong with me?” very much. In sitting with it, I come up with the me that is always safe, that isn’t attached to my body, mind or emotions… the “me” that is most essentially me. I also call this “me” the “Host” that welcomes all perceptions and experiences, that is curious to learn their message for me, welcomes their needs and wants, does what I can for them in life and is OK with letting them go. I’m the host in the guesthouse of my awareness (to quote Richard Miller). Namaste! Garth
„Real but not true“…I am going to teach my teenage son this technique as he is suffering at school because he believed his teacher who told him that he is a bad student. He is not- but can‘t let go of this thought.
So beautiful thankyou such a wonderful question we often do not realize the depth of fear we have and to awaken to this is an authentic quest of self discovery blessings jenny
Thank you again Tara. The phrase, “Real but not true” will be very useful for me, and I will try to find the answer to the question” who would i be without fear?”
This is exactly what I need.
simply a free human been……..
I would follow my curiosity. I would reach out to others. I would sleep well.
I would follow my curiosity. I would sleep well and care for myself better.
I would feel more inner stability for one thing, as fear is like a roller coaster! More open hearted, flexible with circumstances, even more joyous!
Sounds very interesting
This is a powerful question, FREE and empowered.
More willing to create imperfectly.
I wouldn’t recognize her!!!!
My unique being’s full expression.
Writer of children’s illustrated books. Do volunteer work where I help others through emotional wounds. Enjoy life where I glorify God.