I would and do feel so much clearer about my life, my surroundings, the people I interact with, and trying to come to terms with our harsh world. This in turn has helped me to become much clearer in my communicating with others, those close to me, as well as with others. Thank you for sharing these powerful tools with us.
I would and do feel so much clearer about my life, my surroundings, the people I interact with, and trying to come to terms with our harsh world. This in turn has helped me to become much clearer in my communicating with others, those close to me, as well as with others. Thank you for sharing these powerful tools with us.
What about the fear of death and loosing your child who’s on drugs? I can’t stand it anymore, the constant anxiety while I’m sitting here waiting till he gets home, knowing he’s harming himself, destroying everything again and again is untolerable. I’m breathing my longs out to get some kind of relief. It doesn’t help knowing that I create this over and over with my thoughts. It feels like I’m not gonna make it through this time. This has been going on for years. I’m exhausted
Debra Hoolahan, Another Field, Sayville, NY, USAsays
I would be unafraid of being seen, could step fully into my purpose without fear of an imagined retribution. Fear is an enormous distraction, a “threat” hologram that prevents true living, being in the moment, expressing who we really are. Thank you Tara, for this incredibly helpful 3-step process. There is so much more to breathing than words can convey. It’s as if the very act of inhalation expands and reorganizes the self to align with the frequency of Love. Perhaps this is the essentialness of it’s nature.
I think I would be a super hero for myself which I am not right now. When I look in the mirror all I hear are the narratives from my past… all the shaming and critiquing of what I am not. I have a lot of self hatred but I know intellectually that those are old stories and that if I let go of those stories, it really is my own fear that is holding me back. I often wonder what would I be if I didn’t have this narrative?
Love how these are such simple concepts but with the power to radically transformative the relationship with self/others. I’ve introduced the “real but not true” concept to my clients in the past, but the simple phrase is one I will invite them to practice moving forward. Thank you, Tara, as always.
Thank you Tara for sharing this simple practice with us;
It is so simple it is complex!
It addresses the root of fear but gives us the the ability to address ourselves in our mind and body by connecting them. We can connect them through mindfulness, and the use of our own words and body to allay apprehensions and fear.
We are our own touchstone!
Your words are balm for the soul
They are like a waterfall showering you with glittering diamonds opening your heart and mind to peaceful loving of yourself and others
My most heartfelt thank you to you Tara
If I didn’t believe I’ve let people down, or not done enough I would be much more relaxed, more assertive, kinder to myself as well as kind to others, and I wouldn’t be worrying that I should have done better or more! I would be more carefree and able to enjoy my life without constantly thinking everything I do isn’t quite good enough – wow!
I would be a totally different person. Fear and anxiety are heavy weights to carry throughout the years without even recognizing it. It has been a step-by- step healing journey and learning how to trust again. I am finally realizing the true “me.” I am finally arriving at that stage of exploring who I really am and that it is okay to be who else but “me.” Thank you for sharing yourself in a very soft and insightful manner.
Thanks for this helpful introduction to facing our fears. My fear of being late all the time makes it difficult for me to be in the moment, and to appreciate what is happening now. I don’t trust myself to be on time, which is more painful than the actual effects of being a little late.
I found what Tara said to resonate with my own experience of chronic anxiety and self doubt. “Real but not true” is a very helpful way to remind myself and even question what I am thinking about myself at the moment. I have been meditating and attending meditation class for the past 2 years, and the Buddhist teachings have been so valuable in reducing my anxiety and in the process allowing me to have more space in my mind to think more clearly and develop ideas and solve problems. Those insights have been a great counter-force in freeing myself from some of my self doubt and lifting my confidence in my ability to build capacity. Thank you Tara Brach for your sage ideas and process for letting go of self doubt and anxiety.
I will feel more relax, feeling of free space in my body, my shoulder will drop, and be OK if I fail. I will be more at ease with whatever challenges that come in my way.
I have absolutely had chronic anxiety from an adolescent.
I always made excuses as to why I wasn’t allowed to do things with friends.
With having complex migraines since the age of 12, I constantly lived in fear of my next attack.
The migraines stole my young teens and adult life from me in which exasperated the anxiety.
Eventually it was the anxiety that took over and left me in an unfixable state.
I refused to use medication because mom was a take a pill it will fix things person.
These videos really broke through and stuck with me.
I appreciate your support.
If I didn’t have fear I would feel wonderful my heart would feel love I would feel expansive I want to feel light hearted I would feel such gratitude they would be such a feeling of warmth radiating from my heart that would be smile on my face I will feel such peace and I would say, thank you thank you. I would have tears of gratitude because of the load lifted from my mind.
I would be able to not be so reactive to everything coming down the pike, responding with calm and clarity instead of anger or dependency. I would be able to complete creative tasks instead of having piles of undone projects every where. I would be able to sleep soundly instead of waking with bouts of anxiety.
Without fear, I would be more courageous in following my heart to care for the people who are homeless & addicted to drugs, like the young man I saw vomiting at the hidden outdoor side of a store building. I am a retired family Practical Nurse.
Thank you, Tara. Real but not true is soothing to me at his time. My rented home is in receivership so I have to deal with different solicitors, attorneys, and bank people. All somewhat overwhelming, especially that I went through the same process four years ago. However, I am taking the action required to protect myself. That gives me strength, but it does not banish the fear of eviction.
Thank you for this teaching. I would be someone who could set their work aside when it was done, and have more mental space and time in order to more fully live with creativity and ease and joy.
I would and do feel so much clearer about my life, my surroundings, the people I interact with, and trying to come to terms with our harsh world. This in turn has helped me to become much clearer in my communicating with others, those close to me, as well as with others. Thank you for sharing these powerful tools with us.
I would be less defended, less angry, and more present with the people I love.
I would and do feel so much clearer about my life, my surroundings, the people I interact with, and trying to come to terms with our harsh world. This in turn has helped me to become much clearer in my communicating with others, those close to me, as well as with others. Thank you for sharing these powerful tools with us.
Thank you so much, Tara. Ken
Who would I be without fear…. that person who has unconditional love for myself and others.
What about the fear of death and loosing your child who’s on drugs? I can’t stand it anymore, the constant anxiety while I’m sitting here waiting till he gets home, knowing he’s harming himself, destroying everything again and again is untolerable. I’m breathing my longs out to get some kind of relief. It doesn’t help knowing that I create this over and over with my thoughts. It feels like I’m not gonna make it through this time. This has been going on for years. I’m exhausted
Less doubtful of my abilities, in a more rewarding job, possibly in a relationship where I can be myself.
I would be someone who could feel loved and liked by others. I would be lighter without the baggage of so much self-doubt.
I would be a happier, healthier relaxed person.
More outgoing, friendly.
I would be unafraid of being seen, could step fully into my purpose without fear of an imagined retribution. Fear is an enormous distraction, a “threat” hologram that prevents true living, being in the moment, expressing who we really are. Thank you Tara, for this incredibly helpful 3-step process. There is so much more to breathing than words can convey. It’s as if the very act of inhalation expands and reorganizes the self to align with the frequency of Love. Perhaps this is the essentialness of it’s nature.
I think I would be a super hero for myself which I am not right now. When I look in the mirror all I hear are the narratives from my past… all the shaming and critiquing of what I am not. I have a lot of self hatred but I know intellectually that those are old stories and that if I let go of those stories, it really is my own fear that is holding me back. I often wonder what would I be if I didn’t have this narrative?
Maybe a lot more of the best of me, and a lot less of the smaller versions of me … although I wouldn’t know, it would be a discovery/new adventure 🙂 .
Love how these are such simple concepts but with the power to radically transformative the relationship with self/others. I’ve introduced the “real but not true” concept to my clients in the past, but the simple phrase is one I will invite them to practice moving forward. Thank you, Tara, as always.
Less tense and more at ease. Thanks Tara.
Visit family and friends regularly.
Sharon LMFT – the best of me is who I would be. Free, relaxed and expansive
I would be a loving playful lighthearted woman
I would be more present and more in tune with my true self rather than constantly worrying about others.
Falling in love with my soul …and self …letting my true self arise
Thank you Tara for sharing this simple practice with us;
It is so simple it is complex!
It addresses the root of fear but gives us the the ability to address ourselves in our mind and body by connecting them. We can connect them through mindfulness, and the use of our own words and body to allay apprehensions and fear.
We are our own touchstone!
I would be a very nice, loving and playful person
less time pressured
Your words are balm for the soul
They are like a waterfall showering you with glittering diamonds opening your heart and mind to peaceful loving of yourself and others
My most heartfelt thank you to you Tara
A spontanious open minded and openhearted human being.
Free to be myself!
If I didn’t believe I’ve let people down, or not done enough I would be much more relaxed, more assertive, kinder to myself as well as kind to others, and I wouldn’t be worrying that I should have done better or more! I would be more carefree and able to enjoy my life without constantly thinking everything I do isn’t quite good enough – wow!
It feels like immediate freedom not to believe the limiting thoughts. Real but not true. Thank you!
I would be a totally different person. Fear and anxiety are heavy weights to carry throughout the years without even recognizing it. It has been a step-by- step healing journey and learning how to trust again. I am finally realizing the true “me.” I am finally arriving at that stage of exploring who I really am and that it is okay to be who else but “me.” Thank you for sharing yourself in a very soft and insightful manner.
Thanks for this helpful introduction to facing our fears. My fear of being late all the time makes it difficult for me to be in the moment, and to appreciate what is happening now. I don’t trust myself to be on time, which is more painful than the actual effects of being a little late.
Thank you
I found what Tara said to resonate with my own experience of chronic anxiety and self doubt. “Real but not true” is a very helpful way to remind myself and even question what I am thinking about myself at the moment. I have been meditating and attending meditation class for the past 2 years, and the Buddhist teachings have been so valuable in reducing my anxiety and in the process allowing me to have more space in my mind to think more clearly and develop ideas and solve problems. Those insights have been a great counter-force in freeing myself from some of my self doubt and lifting my confidence in my ability to build capacity. Thank you Tara Brach for your sage ideas and process for letting go of self doubt and anxiety.
Liberated.
My son has really been struggling lately and I can’t figure out why. I’m going to try these, thank you!
My essential nature
My true self.
I will feel more relax, feeling of free space in my body, my shoulder will drop, and be OK if I fail. I will be more at ease with whatever challenges that come in my way.
Thanks! The best Me, unlimited potential, Full of Grace & Peace to self & others🙃🙏!
This is a powerful and simple tool to share
I have absolutely had chronic anxiety from an adolescent.
I always made excuses as to why I wasn’t allowed to do things with friends.
With having complex migraines since the age of 12, I constantly lived in fear of my next attack.
The migraines stole my young teens and adult life from me in which exasperated the anxiety.
Eventually it was the anxiety that took over and left me in an unfixable state.
I refused to use medication because mom was a take a pill it will fix things person.
These videos really broke through and stuck with me.
I appreciate your support.
I would be free….free to take risks in order to live my one wild and precious life.
If I didn’t have fear I would feel wonderful my heart would feel love I would feel expansive I want to feel light hearted I would feel such gratitude they would be such a feeling of warmth radiating from my heart that would be smile on my face I will feel such peace and I would say, thank you thank you. I would have tears of gratitude because of the load lifted from my mind.
I would be vibrant, active, and free. I would know when to rest, when to run, when to learn and when to give.
I would be able to not be so reactive to everything coming down the pike, responding with calm and clarity instead of anger or dependency. I would be able to complete creative tasks instead of having piles of undone projects every where. I would be able to sleep soundly instead of waking with bouts of anxiety.
Without fear, I would be more courageous in following my heart to care for the people who are homeless & addicted to drugs, like the young man I saw vomiting at the hidden outdoor side of a store building. I am a retired family Practical Nurse.
I would be someone I do no yet know, just as a mother-to-be doesn’t yet know what the life inside of her will become. – tom dybek
I would be more happy and more open to other people.
Thank you, Tara. Real but not true is soothing to me at his time. My rented home is in receivership so I have to deal with different solicitors, attorneys, and bank people. All somewhat overwhelming, especially that I went through the same process four years ago. However, I am taking the action required to protect myself. That gives me strength, but it does not banish the fear of eviction.
I will be full of peace and joy
Thank you for this teaching. I would be someone who could set their work aside when it was done, and have more mental space and time in order to more fully live with creativity and ease and joy.