I am 87 and I realize that I have suffered from fear most of my life. I have been quite successful in spite of my fears. I realize fears inhibited me from fully enjoying my successes b
I would be more outgoing. I would have more new experiences. I would try things without telling myself that I won’t stick with it. And maybe allow myself to not stick with it without beating myself up.
Haven’t listened to Tara this time but am familiar w her views. Clearly there is biological value to hyper vigilance but not the perpetual state of mind and heightened stress hormone levels that persist long after the threat has been eliminated. Mindfulness meditation would seem the best RX for this.
Excellent & thought provoking question. Been working with this & finding more strength, decisiveness & freedom from the driving need to seek approval from others. There’s a growing ability to trust, enjoy & appreciate the presence of those whom I love rather than my actions, thoughts & feelings stemming from a place of fear of loss. No doubt alleviating fear feels like losing a dark shadow that follows and lessens the hyper vigilant state of anxiety. Overall, there’s much more joy, creativity, healthy risks, humor & lightness & awareness. The state of affairs inn the world today certainly gives us an opportunity to practice this as we summon compassion for ourselves & everyone. Cultivating a balance between turning towards not away can be tough. Takes a lot of mindfulness practice to release consumption of painful, serious, “real” & difficult news while still maintaining equanimity & strength & to stay informed yet not afraid. Fearing that the world is not a “safe” place definitely can translate to anxiety. It’s like “See it, touch it, hear it, feel it, do something about it when you can then let it release.”
I would be a leader and a teacher. I would use my story of trauma to help others let go of their fears and feel empowered. But most of all, I would start living my life without the fear that something terrible may happen. I know that I am on my way. Thank you for such a wonderful video.
That is hard to answer. I think I would just be a much more confident person without anxiety as an undertow to everything I do. I would be more confident about asserting myself without feeling like I was going to be shot down. I would probably have pursued a more challenging career when I was younger and I wouldn’t have so much social anxiety and resistance to doing new things. It would feel good.
Thanku for sharing your insight. I myself are trapped ith self doubt. I live in my bedroom frightened of the mirror i might see in others if i interact. I am strong within and i fight for my freedom i know i will be released but i dont know if i will be in time.
Much love and light
Sallyanne
So many comments refer to health anxiety. I too suffer from this and wonder how to apply The concept of failure to this particular fear is it a failure or is it really a fear of something more catastrophic like dying that keeps a health anxiety suffer paralyzed? I can apply real but not true to symptoms that cause panic but again to associate this fear with failure is hard to grasp
Thank you so much Tara! These videos are extremely helpful because the teachings allowed me to start understanding that I have been livinging in fear and to start realising how the fear is limiting my personal and professional growth.
May you be safe, may you have good mental health,may you have good physical health, and may you live life with ease. You are perfect just the way you are. sending a gift of love to you.
A very good question…for me difficult to answer, because what to focus on has been a problem as well as fear of failure. I can’t really say what I would be if I had no fear, because I can do pretty much anything….except technology….I’m basically a Renaissance woman, and that’s not as fabulous as it sounds….this and that, back and forth…plus I have ADHD. So I never can stick to one thing. I don’t know what I would be.
It touched me the suggestion to attack fear when one feel fear. To turn and look straight at fear. It is difficult. To face fear but it’s worth trying the method. Thank you.
Thank you for offering this beautiful class. love, ms.m ….also known to my grandchildren here now in Jerusalem, Israel…as Grandma !!!!!!
at 76 listening to yoga music and there you came to help me on this new day between the new year and yom kippur…….yearning for home in the good ole usa.. asap the paper work required seems to be endless…at lease my goodman of 50 years g-d bless him…..waiting for the magic carpet ride to somehow fly us all home.in time for’ others whom I realize have priority Now…so pray for me and you and all those yearning to head back to the usa after the distaster yes I read the news….the hurts so much…pray for the peace of jerusalem and all those in need of helping hands here and every where,,,…I think i would be a helper of all the children and their parents around the world that someone loves them and cares about them and will never ever fail a child……ever and always..here and far……and let them know about our “kidsbridge tolerance museum” ”trenton, nj…where I come from… 🙂 my heart is with you here and now and i am happy join this community ..ruth.and nick etc, and others seeking that peaceful planet earth g-d bless you and try to be brave in a world quitechallenging these days…..be strong and of good courage and don’t forget to SMILE>>>>>>count me in!
I would feel freedom to live with an open heart, vulnerable and authentic. I would be able to tap into my core being with ease and resistance would fall away. I could allow my purpose to come alive, to be vibrant and whole.
If I didn’t believe something was wrong with me I would feel fine about not having a partner, contented with my own friends and happy to have the life I have right now.
Thank you very much, Tara.
What a great question.
Living without fear means true freedom.
Relaxed confident aware compassionate living.
No more wasting of energy.
This was extremely helpful. I have taken a deep dive into my inner psyche and discovered the faulty thinking you described. This video has given me important tools to reframe my thoughts. Thank you!
I am 87 and I realize that I have suffered from fear most of my life. I have been quite successful in spite of my fears. I realize fears inhibited me from fully enjoying my successes b
Probably I would have been more able and freer to be open and love others and also could have made more of a difference in this world.
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I would be more outgoing. I would have more new experiences. I would try things without telling myself that I won’t stick with it. And maybe allow myself to not stick with it without beating myself up.
Haven’t listened to Tara this time but am familiar w her views. Clearly there is biological value to hyper vigilance but not the perpetual state of mind and heightened stress hormone levels that persist long after the threat has been eliminated. Mindfulness meditation would seem the best RX for this.
Excellent & thought provoking question. Been working with this & finding more strength, decisiveness & freedom from the driving need to seek approval from others. There’s a growing ability to trust, enjoy & appreciate the presence of those whom I love rather than my actions, thoughts & feelings stemming from a place of fear of loss. No doubt alleviating fear feels like losing a dark shadow that follows and lessens the hyper vigilant state of anxiety. Overall, there’s much more joy, creativity, healthy risks, humor & lightness & awareness. The state of affairs inn the world today certainly gives us an opportunity to practice this as we summon compassion for ourselves & everyone. Cultivating a balance between turning towards not away can be tough. Takes a lot of mindfulness practice to release consumption of painful, serious, “real” & difficult news while still maintaining equanimity & strength & to stay informed yet not afraid. Fearing that the world is not a “safe” place definitely can translate to anxiety. It’s like “See it, touch it, hear it, feel it, do something about it when you can then let it release.”
I would feel loving and relaxed
Interesting!
A kinder, more generous person
I would be a leader and a teacher. I would use my story of trauma to help others let go of their fears and feel empowered. But most of all, I would start living my life without the fear that something terrible may happen. I know that I am on my way. Thank you for such a wonderful video.
That is hard to answer. I think I would just be a much more confident person without anxiety as an undertow to everything I do. I would be more confident about asserting myself without feeling like I was going to be shot down. I would probably have pursued a more challenging career when I was younger and I wouldn’t have so much social anxiety and resistance to doing new things. It would feel good.
Thanku for sharing your insight. I myself are trapped ith self doubt. I live in my bedroom frightened of the mirror i might see in others if i interact. I am strong within and i fight for my freedom i know i will be released but i dont know if i will be in time.
Much love and light
Sallyanne
I would focus upon what I really need from life and not obsess over the safety on a loved one.
I would be a bird!
So many comments refer to health anxiety. I too suffer from this and wonder how to apply The concept of failure to this particular fear is it a failure or is it really a fear of something more catastrophic like dying that keeps a health anxiety suffer paralyzed? I can apply real but not true to symptoms that cause panic but again to associate this fear with failure is hard to grasp
I would be free of worries and consider all things to be possible.
Thank you so much Tara! These videos are extremely helpful because the teachings allowed me to start understanding that I have been livinging in fear and to start realising how the fear is limiting my personal and professional growth.
Freedom to be limitless!
I am no sure
I listen to your podcasts and have found them so helpful, but conquering my self doubt and remembering to be mindful is a long journey.
May you be safe, may you have good mental health,may you have good physical health, and may you live life with ease. You are perfect just the way you are. sending a gift of love to you.
A very good question…for me difficult to answer, because what to focus on has been a problem as well as fear of failure. I can’t really say what I would be if I had no fear, because I can do pretty much anything….except technology….I’m basically a Renaissance woman, and that’s not as fabulous as it sounds….this and that, back and forth…plus I have ADHD. So I never can stick to one thing. I don’t know what I would be.
It touched me the suggestion to attack fear when one feel fear. To turn and look straight at fear. It is difficult. To face fear but it’s worth trying the method. Thank you.
I agree. Steeping in is such a powerful resource/strategy for change, rather than running from ourselves.
Thank you Tara.
Thanks so much, that’s very helpful!
Thank you for offering this beautiful class. love, ms.m ….also known to my grandchildren here now in Jerusalem, Israel…as Grandma !!!!!!
at 76 listening to yoga music and there you came to help me on this new day between the new year and yom kippur…….yearning for home in the good ole usa.. asap the paper work required seems to be endless…at lease my goodman of 50 years g-d bless him…..waiting for the magic carpet ride to somehow fly us all home.in time for’ others whom I realize have priority Now…so pray for me and you and all those yearning to head back to the usa after the distaster yes I read the news….the hurts so much…pray for the peace of jerusalem and all those in need of helping hands here and every where,,,…I think i would be a helper of all the children and their parents around the world that someone loves them and cares about them and will never ever fail a child……ever and always..here and far……and let them know about our “kidsbridge tolerance museum” ”trenton, nj…where I come from… 🙂 my heart is with you here and now and i am happy join this community ..ruth.and nick etc, and others seeking that peaceful planet earth g-d bless you and try to be brave in a world quitechallenging these days…..be strong and of good courage and don’t forget to SMILE>>>>>>count me in!
I could trust – myself and others.
I would make choices that allowed me to fulfill who I was created to be and not driven by past mental programming.
I would feel freedom to live with an open heart, vulnerable and authentic. I would be able to tap into my core being with ease and resistance would fall away. I could allow my purpose to come alive, to be vibrant and whole.
I would be a stronger person. I would be more spontaneous and clever in conversations. I would be more resilient I think.
I would be more present and connected
A strong independent woman, living now not letting my past dictate the now.
i would reconnect with my higher self
If I didn’t believe something was wrong with me I would feel fine about not having a partner, contented with my own friends and happy to have the life I have right now.
I would be in love with the world once again
Then I am the woman where I show now some glimpses of. Sometimes I do as I am, fearless and sometimes fear is taking over.
I am grateful to have few fears and to have the tools to managed them when they come.
I would be physically healthier.
Thank you. Yes, a great question. I know I would be so much more.
I wouldn’t recognise myself
It would unleash bound energy thus allowing to become the best version of oneself.
Pure love
Successful in family life, relationships and career advancement.
I wouldn’t feel lonely
Thank you very much, Tara.
What a great question.
Living without fear means true freedom.
Relaxed confident aware compassionate living.
No more wasting of energy.
I would be love.
I would be free and fun, full of energy and humor
I would be free and fun, full of energy and humor
I would be unstoppable, fearless, and strong! I would be looking forwards, ever present on the present moment.
This was extremely helpful. I have taken a deep dive into my inner psyche and discovered the faulty thinking you described. This video has given me important tools to reframe my thoughts. Thank you!
I WOULD RE-EXPERIENCE WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO BE A CHILD IN WONDER OF EACH DAY BEFORE I TOOK LIFE TOO SERIOUSLY
I would be the best version of me possible – the way I was made to be without societal input. I would be a reflection of the Divine who made me.