There’s nothing wrong with me. But I’m oversensitive to the slightest physical pain. Or discomfort. Too cold. A scratch. Mosquito bite. Food I don’t like. Wait to go to the bathroom.getting my hands dirty. Fear of car accident, esp medical procedures. Many others. I do anything to avoid it. I’m afraid of it all the time. Embarrassed. Nothing else. I have great relationships, success, etc. Without this fear I could do so much more…
Fear is a natural emotion which helps to survive. It’s the flight or fight mechanism. But anything in excess can be damaging and thus having fear beyond our understanding or control can be unhelpful.
So me without fear will be a toy without its batteries!
I am reading the book radical compassion currently and I just realized, the book format is so much better for me, as Tara has a great clear way of writing and I have more control over when to pause/reread, mage the mental exercises and contemplate about the contents. All in all: amazing content, but I prefer the written format.
Without anxiety and fear I would move closer to the true purpose of what I dream about in helping those around me. My fears keep me from living my life as fully As I would like too and without this fear I could be truly me.
Very helpful. I’ll definitely use the “real but not true” statement myself and with clients. With kind attention and compassion of course. Thank you Tara!
Since trying to meditate I notice my mind chatter is hard to control and its mostly chatter about making the right choice, what if I say this or that, what if I do this or that? All worry about future choices or wishing to change past choices. This video has really helped me see that at the root of it is my insecurities, fear of getting things wrong. Thank you so much for this video!
Dear Tara—what my life could be without fear—just that question brought tears to my eyes. I see how much I’ve missed out in sharing my life freely. Self judgement, and anxiety and trying to un-feel physical sensations of fear have dogged the way I respond to my world. I’ve done well enough but how free and delightful it could be without fear dragging me back. Thank you for the concept of Real BUT not true. This is helpful to me. Thank you Tara🌹
I will be my true self . Living with trust on who I truly am and trusting that I will live well for myself and those I care about . My fear seems to inhibit me to trust that . So I end up doing things out of fear rather than doing the same if not more out of simply being the true person that I am .
I would Be the person I am meant to be, living under the guidance of my soul in love and trust. I would be satisfied inside and able to share the love with others, help them and contribute to the liberation of all beings that way.
If the bar I set for myself weren’t impossibly high, I would take pleasure in writing for others without thinking I had to compete with literary giants.
Thank you for the wisdom and insight you shared in this video.
If I didn’t think there was something wrong with me, I would be more physically active and strong. I would take more risks such as going live on Instagram or LinkedIn and offer consistent classes online. I would reach out to collaborate with doctors and integrative practices to share my services and feel secure in my talents. I would have more ease and joy in my life while being seen and heard for my authenticity.
I would be unafraid of being the person I never knew I could be, if only I wasn’t afraid. I’m getting there. If only in my mind. I can think of things and just do them afraid. Thank you Tara!!!
Dale Jalstead, Counseling, AU says
If I had no fear I would be living more fully in the present and taking risks in my creative activities.
Cynthia E, Another Field, Atlanta , GA, USA says
Clear, Connected, curious, and loving to self and other’s – content & peaceful.
Kate G, Other, GB says
Me
Margaret, Other, Oakland , CA, USA says
There’s nothing wrong with me. But I’m oversensitive to the slightest physical pain. Or discomfort. Too cold. A scratch. Mosquito bite. Food I don’t like. Wait to go to the bathroom.getting my hands dirty. Fear of car accident, esp medical procedures. Many others. I do anything to avoid it. I’m afraid of it all the time. Embarrassed. Nothing else. I have great relationships, success, etc. Without this fear I could do so much more…
Barbara Segal, Counseling, Portland , OR, USA says
Spacious, more settled inside, freer feeling, more hopeful, experimental and loving.
Suman Khanna, Psychotherapy, IN says
Fear is a natural emotion which helps to survive. It’s the flight or fight mechanism. But anything in excess can be damaging and thus having fear beyond our understanding or control can be unhelpful.
So me without fear will be a toy without its batteries!
Enikö Kovacs, Other, AT says
I am reading the book radical compassion currently and I just realized, the book format is so much better for me, as Tara has a great clear way of writing and I have more control over when to pause/reread, mage the mental exercises and contemplate about the contents. All in all: amazing content, but I prefer the written format.
Shena Fisher, Another Field, AU says
I would be relaxed and calm and more connected to my life everyday.
Loretta Butot, CA says
I would be strong.
Robbin Thrailkill, Coach, Zumbrota, MN, USA says
Without anxiety and fear I would move closer to the true purpose of what I dream about in helping those around me. My fears keep me from living my life as fully As I would like too and without this fear I could be truly me.
Isolde Andrä, Other, DE says
Free from all limiting thoughts and feelings of Not being enuogh.
Sandy Davis, Other, Costa Mesa, CA, USA says
At peace and free from limiting beliefs
Susan Van wyk, Other, ZA says
At peace
BILHA BIRMAN-RIVLIN, Other, Ann Arbor, MI, MI, USA says
I would be a free creative soul!
I would be a joyful loving human being!
I would have access to see the door in the walls, the ladder
Elizabeth, Counseling, CA says
Very helpful. I’ll definitely use the “real but not true” statement myself and with clients. With kind attention and compassion of course. Thank you Tara!
Mandy Grace, Other, GB says
Since trying to meditate I notice my mind chatter is hard to control and its mostly chatter about making the right choice, what if I say this or that, what if I do this or that? All worry about future choices or wishing to change past choices. This video has really helped me see that at the root of it is my insecurities, fear of getting things wrong. Thank you so much for this video!
Yvonne Wolf, Another Field, 97424, OR, USA says
I would be able to live in the present
Katja vO, Other, NL says
I will have no fear to love and be loved, I’m openhearted
Eike Pfluger, Medicine, DE says
Someone else.
Shelley Solmes, Another Field, CA says
Dear Tara—what my life could be without fear—just that question brought tears to my eyes. I see how much I’ve missed out in sharing my life freely. Self judgement, and anxiety and trying to un-feel physical sensations of fear have dogged the way I respond to my world. I’ve done well enough but how free and delightful it could be without fear dragging me back. Thank you for the concept of Real BUT not true. This is helpful to me. Thank you Tara🌹
Laila Salarroo-Lewis, Nursing, GB says
Grounded, living in the moment with clarity.
carol chandlee, Nursing, Sausalito, CA, USA says
Creative, less wastefull of time, more centered.
Kate Gold, Medicine, Corona, CA, USA says
I might become more empowering to first fix my broken life and then to reach out and help others through my experience and breakthrough
Mary Murphy, Another Field, Philadelphia, PA, USA says
The person I was meant to be.
Anna Gonzalez, Other, ES says
I would be liberated from all my limiting beliefs.
Cat McDowell, Psychotherapy, Carmel Valley, CA, USA says
I would be who I was born as.
Anonymous, Supervisor, AU says
I will be a very healthy person and never worry when something will happen.
Cheryl Hire, Medicine, Eloy, AZ, USA says
Unstoppable
Sevine Beydoun, Other, LB says
I will be my true self . Living with trust on who I truly am and trusting that I will live well for myself and those I care about . My fear seems to inhibit me to trust that . So I end up doing things out of fear rather than doing the same if not more out of simply being the true person that I am .
Mary Lou Reitz, Other, Salt Lake City, UT, USA says
I would be the adventurous loud outspoken unedited girl I was before I learned to stifle myself.
Sally Kirk, Another Field, GB says
Not feeling an imprisonment caused by second guessing myself continually.
SARA CH, Psychotherapy, IL says
Peaceful compassionate with myself and others.. brave to be me
Anne, Other, DE says
I would enjoy and look forward to certain performances instead of doubting my skills.
Alethea Paradis, Teacher, Santa Barbara, CA, USA says
Able to enjoy everything without anxiety
Vanessa Carr, Teacher, NZ says
I would be confident in all that I do and believe in myself and ability.
Tara K, Student, AU says
Free, more alive, the authentic me
Devatara Jutta Kayser, DE says
I would Be the person I am meant to be, living under the guidance of my soul in love and trust. I would be satisfied inside and able to share the love with others, help them and contribute to the liberation of all beings that way.
E Perrow, Another Field, Berkeley, CA, USA says
I would be a well-respected person in my workplace.
Carola Schmid, Counseling, Seattle, WA, USA says
I would be holding back less and love more freely.,
Lisa Taylor, Teacher, PA, USA says
If the bar I set for myself weren’t impossibly high, I would take pleasure in writing for others without thinking I had to compete with literary giants.
Mary Bradley, Other, IE says
❤️
emma blume, Health Education, GB says
I would know that I am deeply loved and loveable. I would be free of self doubt and know what my next step is
Miriam G., Stress Management, Huntington Station, NY, USA says
Thank you for the wisdom and insight you shared in this video.
If I didn’t think there was something wrong with me, I would be more physically active and strong. I would take more risks such as going live on Instagram or LinkedIn and offer consistent classes online. I would reach out to collaborate with doctors and integrative practices to share my services and feel secure in my talents. I would have more ease and joy in my life while being seen and heard for my authenticity.
Rachel, Nutrition, GB says
A lighter, more joyful, open, fun and compassionate human being.
Kathy Fox, Other, Olympia, WA, USA says
A more present me
Donna Cooper, Clergy, Philadelphia, PA, USA says
I would be unafraid of being the person I never knew I could be, if only I wasn’t afraid. I’m getting there. If only in my mind. I can think of things and just do them afraid. Thank you Tara!!!
Natalia Piatek, Nursing, DK says
Free, authentic and happy.
Lisa J, Other, CA says
A more calm and secure person.
Patricia O'Brien, Teacher, CA, USA says
I would be a happier, calmer, more confident person.
Laurie Edgcomb, USA says
Thank you for this well presented informative talk .Looking forward to more practices . Laurie