I would be a sweet loveable person, which my adult thinks I am. My mother hated me from birth, and recently came through through a medium begging for my forgiveness,,this has been challenging,,so I am very aware of feeling “unlikeable”, repulsive,,why so many years to face this I don’t know. I am not young anymore chronologically,,but in my spirit my age is 39 forever. I fear that love is very hard to find,,I need to let go of that.
I am struggling with a low spine injury that leaves me with chronic pain, fear of the present and anxiety about my future.
Without this fear and anxiety in charge of my thoughts, I could return to who I used to be. An engaged lover of life rather than being imprisoned by my own negative thoughts and stories.
Living with migraines almost every day& currently as I listen& write this fear will constantly have to reschedule outside appts& not make a dent into a year of Mail, packages, clutter, dishes, etc. Am sure besides the Neuro disease have had for about 30 years- that the anticipatory anxiety as I monitor my many triggers such as weather barometric changes, never skipping a meal, sleep hygiene& the depression, brain fog& memory loss issues that migraines affects the amygdala on this almost daily basis or in recovering hangover.
Most of the rescue meds have serious cardiovascular side- effects- especially @ 67 yo& insurance only allows 8/mo for those that truly relieve- however taking more than 3/wk causes rebound headaches- so viscous cycle of pain, fear& the unknown.
W/o this constant fear& anxiety I could take chance having relationships w/my sons requiring traveling 3 hrs via flight& initiating communication b/c they don’t initiate. Seeking old friends w/o having to cancel all forms of communication.
Freedom to be myself& not a disease so not always weary& ashamed especially as I deal w/ many other chronic diseases w/ aging- more lonely alone🤕🥲
ROSE Slirzewski, Social Work, North Brunswick, NJ, USAsays
I wish I knew who I would be without believing something’s wrong with me. My best answer is I suppose I would be the person I am meant to be in this life, the person the Universe intends me to be, maybe even the person my companion animals think I am. I very much want to return to the emotional state I was born with, one of living with less fear and engaging with the world with curiosity and wonder.
Who would I be if I didn’t believe something was wrong with me?
I would be a dynamic, online, private teacher, sharing my knowledge and life experiences as a classroom teacher instead of operating in a “those people I admire who already do this have extended degrees, publications, yahda, yahda, yahda.”
Thank you for reminding me of the “fearless heart” of my youth!
I’d be a freer less up-tight, stressed person. More playful and easy-going, not wishing to control things and know the outcome of things before they’ve even started.
Thank you so very much for this valuable teaching. I see you, Tara, has really trying to heal each of us, as individuals, and as a society. May it be so!
Tara your work is so important for many people. Whitout fear i could help a lot of people, but first of all i could grwo my girls with a strong self confidence.
Thank you for the teachings.
Who would I be if I didn’t believe something was wrong with me? Such a different person: free to choose when to give and when to receive without feeling compelled to please others, sharing what I have without fear of judgment; welcoming what others are without envy or resentment.
Would have greater capacity to pursuit my dreams and support others as well, worrying consumes a lot of energy. It is hard work to break the habit, and the illusion of being in control by predicting future disasters instead of trusting our own abilities.
I am blessed to not live with much fear at this stage of my life. However if I had been less fearful as a younger person who knows? I would probably have leaned less into seemingly safer life choices and be more true to myself.
I would be living my full potential. Without the underlying beliefs of unworthiness I would be fully open to receive the magic of life. I would be able to accept my unique soul quality and gift it to the world around me.
Shelly Stolesen, Psychotherapy, Mill Valley, CA, USAsays
This is so helpful for my work using Exposure response prevention with clients with fear and anxiety. I will incorporate your ideas into my work for sure.
I wouldn’t believe I deserve all the abuse, that I didn’t cause it. Control my own life, not live afraid to have a voice. I would not be afraid of being punished for speaking up anymore, not freezing up, when I need to stand up. I would feel smarter, not so stupid for letting all the years of abuse add up.
I want to be fearless. I let being afraid of some people, keep me from living the life, I actually wanted for my kids and me.
Thank you very much for these videos, chasing a new life, my voice and courage.
I would be a writer and creator, expressing myself without fear of being judged as untalented or unknowledgable 🦋
Not connected with that, I would be free of the fear that bad things might happen to my family (a daily anxiety).
Thank you for this teaching 🙏
I would be brand new, because I have lived in a fear state forever. I would stop controlling, be trusting, and share unconditional love easily and often. My creative self would come through and I would be someone I can count on and believe in. I would love life.
I have lived with chronic anxiety for most of my life, mostly about financial insecurity. When you direct us to the area inside that needs love and attention, I see my little girl self about 6 years old. She wants to rocked and held. So I visualize my adult self rocking the little girl self. I say “its ok, I’m here, and I will always be with you and protect you”. I love your videos Tara. I aprreciate learning about the Rain. Its going right along with the book I’m reading “The heart of the Buddhas teaching”. Love and Light coming your way! Linda
Love you Tara. Listen to you all the time. Thank you so much.
I need to stop running from feelings and face them. I have PTSD so tend to shut down a lot and need to be more gentle and loving instead of getting angry that I have these hard feelings to deal with
Jo Tetlow
I would be an a musician and poet. Today, I am an attorney. My work is deeply gratifying and creative. Yet, if I wasn’t afraid for my survival, financial and otherwise, I would drop my practice and embrace a life of learning, teaching, practice and creating in word and music.
Thank you so much for the insightful videos!
Who would I be if I didn’t believe something was wrong with me?
I’ll be the shining, bright, loving and brave person with a beautiful smile on my face, accepting all challenges in life as an exciting and fun activity, pursuing goals and thriving in life.
I would be a sweet loveable person, which my adult thinks I am. My mother hated me from birth, and recently came through through a medium begging for my forgiveness,,this has been challenging,,so I am very aware of feeling “unlikeable”, repulsive,,why so many years to face this I don’t know. I am not young anymore chronologically,,but in my spirit my age is 39 forever. I fear that love is very hard to find,,I need to let go of that.
Thank you very much for sharing this. I would be happier, more relaxed and open to the present moment.
I would be happier and free of the self doubting mind and live a more authentic life
Courageous and unstoppable.
I am struggling with a low spine injury that leaves me with chronic pain, fear of the present and anxiety about my future.
Without this fear and anxiety in charge of my thoughts, I could return to who I used to be. An engaged lover of life rather than being imprisoned by my own negative thoughts and stories.
Free to climb those mountains like in the song from sound of music the movie that just popped in my head.
I’m tired of the fear!
Living with migraines almost every day& currently as I listen& write this fear will constantly have to reschedule outside appts& not make a dent into a year of Mail, packages, clutter, dishes, etc. Am sure besides the Neuro disease have had for about 30 years- that the anticipatory anxiety as I monitor my many triggers such as weather barometric changes, never skipping a meal, sleep hygiene& the depression, brain fog& memory loss issues that migraines affects the amygdala on this almost daily basis or in recovering hangover.
Most of the rescue meds have serious cardiovascular side- effects- especially @ 67 yo& insurance only allows 8/mo for those that truly relieve- however taking more than 3/wk causes rebound headaches- so viscous cycle of pain, fear& the unknown.
W/o this constant fear& anxiety I could take chance having relationships w/my sons requiring traveling 3 hrs via flight& initiating communication b/c they don’t initiate. Seeking old friends w/o having to cancel all forms of communication.
Freedom to be myself& not a disease so not always weary& ashamed especially as I deal w/ many other chronic diseases w/ aging- more lonely alone🤕🥲
I would be at peace in my own skin. Successful in my work and content in my relationships.
I imagine that I would feel more relaxed and able to enjoy life in the present moment.
I would be confident, jovial and be able to trust my instincts more. Andrea GB
I wish I knew who I would be without believing something’s wrong with me. My best answer is I suppose I would be the person I am meant to be in this life, the person the Universe intends me to be, maybe even the person my companion animals think I am. I very much want to return to the emotional state I was born with, one of living with less fear and engaging with the world with curiosity and wonder.
I would be living fully in the moment and not second guessing myself always.
Who would I be if I didn’t believe something was wrong with me?
I would be a dynamic, online, private teacher, sharing my knowledge and life experiences as a classroom teacher instead of operating in a “those people I admire who already do this have extended degrees, publications, yahda, yahda, yahda.”
Thank you for reminding me of the “fearless heart” of my youth!
I would be lighter and feel more vital.
I would be my whole true self, live with joy, and serve more fully
I would be more free to show my true self.
I’d be a freer less up-tight, stressed person. More playful and easy-going, not wishing to control things and know the outcome of things before they’ve even started.
A lot more free to trust myself and my capacities
I would feel more connected, more purposeful, more at peace.
I would be free and ready to face the future rather than being filled with dread and anxiety.
Thank you so very much for this valuable teaching. I see you, Tara, has really trying to heal each of us, as individuals, and as a society. May it be so!
Tara your work is so important for many people. Whitout fear i could help a lot of people, but first of all i could grwo my girls with a strong self confidence.
I would be fully myself.
Thank you for the teachings.
Who would I be if I didn’t believe something was wrong with me? Such a different person: free to choose when to give and when to receive without feeling compelled to please others, sharing what I have without fear of judgment; welcoming what others are without envy or resentment.
Would have greater capacity to pursuit my dreams and support others as well, worrying consumes a lot of energy. It is hard work to break the habit, and the illusion of being in control by predicting future disasters instead of trusting our own abilities.
I would be a person who could share more loving kindness with the universe.
I am blessed to not live with much fear at this stage of my life. However if I had been less fearful as a younger person who knows? I would probably have leaned less into seemingly safer life choices and be more true to myself.
I would be living my full potential. Without the underlying beliefs of unworthiness I would be fully open to receive the magic of life. I would be able to accept my unique soul quality and gift it to the world around me.
I would be leading others instead of always following others…
Very insightful. Thank you.
This is so helpful for my work using Exposure response prevention with clients with fear and anxiety. I will incorporate your ideas into my work for sure.
I would be happier and could connect to other people more deeply.
I wouldn’t believe I deserve all the abuse, that I didn’t cause it. Control my own life, not live afraid to have a voice. I would not be afraid of being punished for speaking up anymore, not freezing up, when I need to stand up. I would feel smarter, not so stupid for letting all the years of abuse add up.
I want to be fearless. I let being afraid of some people, keep me from living the life, I actually wanted for my kids and me.
Thank you very much for these videos, chasing a new life, my voice and courage.
I would be a writer and creator, expressing myself without fear of being judged as untalented or unknowledgable 🦋
Not connected with that, I would be free of the fear that bad things might happen to my family (a daily anxiety).
Thank you for this teaching 🙏
I would be brand new, because I have lived in a fear state forever. I would stop controlling, be trusting, and share unconditional love easily and often. My creative self would come through and I would be someone I can count on and believe in. I would love life.
I’d be my best self, as yet to be imagined, practiced, and enjoyed. Thanks so much Tara for ALL that you do for so many!
A will act more on my ideas, procrastinate less. At the same time support and encouraging other human beings (and my dog).
Metta and support to you and all, including me who wish to heal and grow themselves and others.
Tara Brach
Thank you for your reminders and tools
I don’t know. I’ve had a great detail of success even with this burden. I might be superwoman – but I’d rather just be at oeace
I have lived with chronic anxiety for most of my life, mostly about financial insecurity. When you direct us to the area inside that needs love and attention, I see my little girl self about 6 years old. She wants to rocked and held. So I visualize my adult self rocking the little girl self. I say “its ok, I’m here, and I will always be with you and protect you”. I love your videos Tara. I aprreciate learning about the Rain. Its going right along with the book I’m reading “The heart of the Buddhas teaching”. Love and Light coming your way! Linda
Love you Tara. Listen to you all the time. Thank you so much.
I need to stop running from feelings and face them. I have PTSD so tend to shut down a lot and need to be more gentle and loving instead of getting angry that I have these hard feelings to deal with
Jo Tetlow
i would be happier
I would be happy.
I would be an a musician and poet. Today, I am an attorney. My work is deeply gratifying and creative. Yet, if I wasn’t afraid for my survival, financial and otherwise, I would drop my practice and embrace a life of learning, teaching, practice and creating in word and music.
A wiser, calmer and more peaceful person.
Fearless heart would led me to simplicity, autenticity and love all around.
I would never be alone. I would never feel alone again.
Author (finish the book i’m writing); person kinder to myself
Thank you so much for the insightful videos!
Who would I be if I didn’t believe something was wrong with me?
I’ll be the shining, bright, loving and brave person with a beautiful smile on my face, accepting all challenges in life as an exciting and fun activity, pursuing goals and thriving in life.
That’s a great question. I’m not sure who I’d be. The only answer I can come up with it, I don’t know.
I would be full of love for myself and others.
A loving person…..a true citizen of the earth