Thank you, Tara. I love all of your work which I have found profoundly wise and liberating. Who would I be without fear? A spontaneous and carefree individual who could trust herself and life, and so realise my potential and become who I am meant to be, my authentic self.
Over the last few months as I have begun to understand my own depression I have come to see how so much of how I feel and behave is rooted in fear. So ‘Cultivating a Fearless Heart’ struck a strong chord with me.
I don´t think, there is something wrong with me. I have weaknesses and strenghts like everybody. Yet, beeing more forgiving towards my flaws more would bring much more freedom
I don’t know what my life without fear would be like, except perhaps more full (whatever that means). But a ‘healthy’ fear is great defense mechanism, so I could say that without total fear, I’d be dead now (as I was pretty reckless in my younger days), so this is a paradox for me: without that ‘healthy’ fear, I would be strumming on a cloud right now, but without the negative, overwhelming, paralyzing fears, I would (or could ) be more ‘alive’ now.
A person who gets medical procedures done. A more social person. A person who is able to focus on others more than herself. A healthier person. A person who can trust in God and has a strong faith Him. A person with a fuller life.
I really don’t know right now who I would be without fear. I come from a family and community that had a lot of fear. A fearless way of thinking would be completely new. Just considering it, though, helps me to begin to imagine it.
Love your work Tara. Fear is not my main challenge but a guarded heart is. Definitely benefiting from True Refuge meditations & Radical Acceptance too. Many many thanks
I would be more relaxed, spontaneous and energised, be more supportive to others and someone who makes progress, gets things done and risks the failure that mostly only happens in the (my) mind. Better at reaching out to others and forming friendships, and supporting others, both new acquaintances and loved ones.
I’d be consistently loving towards myself, my husband and connected with friends. Not feeling loved in my family as a child, being abandoned, abused and not attached with my caregivers is a roller coaster on the emotions. Without fear the roller coaster bumps would be smoother!
I would be present, living in the moment and enjoying life as it happens around me. I would have complete faith in the universe and be able to fully embrace change accepting whatever happens and trusting that I’m right where I need to be.
I don’t believe there is anything wrong with me. And, I still experience traumatic memory. It was just this last weekend, that I braved facing it, tolerating it & validating the feelings that were surfacing. I felt empowered that I can be in charge and not the memories. Thanks for this recording. It makes a lot of sense and encourages me to continue what I’m doing. 🙂
I think I would be a robot without some fear. I trust my fear when I am in a dangerous situation. It activates me to act. But there is another kind of fear that isn’t dealing with a present situation but is reliving the past and projecting into the future. And it takes a fierce and courageous heart to confront the pain of the past and to integrate it and to be free.
I honestly don’t know. I have always felt that something was wrong and have worked on trying to fix it. Needless to say, that hasn’t worked. I have grown weary of the chronic looping. I have tried meditation, yoga and therapy. And still the chronic looping and trance like state persist. I continue to seek relief which I know only I can do.
I sense that it will take a lot of practice as Tara said, to really get an idea of who I would be without the fear of not being enough. But there ist so much hope in this revolutionary question, that empowers me and there is so much beauty in this shared human vulnerability.
I would be more patient, compassionate and better at connecting with and helping others. I would probably have also realised more of my authentic dreams.
I have no idea who I would be- I have been so tied up by fear and anxiety and a sense of wrongness. But I am sure it would be tremendously freeing to discover!
I would be someone who loves without anger, acrimony, judgement. I would believe those who tell me they admire my zest for life. And I would relish that zest.
Happy. Light.
Much stronger and more determined
I would be free
I would be the best version of myself.
I would be like a butterfly , light and free to explore beauty in the world
Thank you, Tara. I love all of your work which I have found profoundly wise and liberating. Who would I be without fear? A spontaneous and carefree individual who could trust herself and life, and so realise my potential and become who I am meant to be, my authentic self.
I would be relaxed and confident and more adventurous and enjoy life.
Over the last few months as I have begun to understand my own depression I have come to see how so much of how I feel and behave is rooted in fear. So ‘Cultivating a Fearless Heart’ struck a strong chord with me.
A fearless joyful woman.
I don´t think, there is something wrong with me. I have weaknesses and strenghts like everybody. Yet, beeing more forgiving towards my flaws more would bring much more freedom
Free
I would be more of a yes person rather than overthinking and finding reasons not to , or dwelling on the what ifs .
I don’t know what my life without fear would be like, except perhaps more full (whatever that means). But a ‘healthy’ fear is great defense mechanism, so I could say that without total fear, I’d be dead now (as I was pretty reckless in my younger days), so this is a paradox for me: without that ‘healthy’ fear, I would be strumming on a cloud right now, but without the negative, overwhelming, paralyzing fears, I would (or could ) be more ‘alive’ now.
I would no longer have to live with the debilitating physical complaints that constantly sap my energy and joy.
A person who gets medical procedures done. A more social person. A person who is able to focus on others more than herself. A healthier person. A person who can trust in God and has a strong faith Him. A person with a fuller life.
I would be kinder and more forgiving of myself
My true self.
….I will have reached midlife as a successful professional and parent.
Without the irrational fear, I will be joyful and trust in myself, others and life itself.
Thank you so much for your guidance
Claudia
My authentic self acting out of my unique personhood.
I really don’t know right now who I would be without fear. I come from a family and community that had a lot of fear. A fearless way of thinking would be completely new. Just considering it, though, helps me to begin to imagine it.
I would be courageous, confidant, and conscious of my enoughness.
More courageous and confident —- soooo much less judging of myself and others.
Love your work Tara. Fear is not my main challenge but a guarded heart is. Definitely benefiting from True Refuge meditations & Radical Acceptance too. Many many thanks
I would be open to exploring new possibilities ….I would be the young boy who loved adventure and gave freely to his creative impluses .
I would be more relaxed, spontaneous and energised, be more supportive to others and someone who makes progress, gets things done and risks the failure that mostly only happens in the (my) mind. Better at reaching out to others and forming friendships, and supporting others, both new acquaintances and loved ones.
I’d be consistently loving towards myself, my husband and connected with friends. Not feeling loved in my family as a child, being abandoned, abused and not attached with my caregivers is a roller coaster on the emotions. Without fear the roller coaster bumps would be smoother!
I would be more open hearted.
I would be present, living in the moment and enjoying life as it happens around me. I would have complete faith in the universe and be able to fully embrace change accepting whatever happens and trusting that I’m right where I need to be.
I don’t believe there is anything wrong with me. And, I still experience traumatic memory. It was just this last weekend, that I braved facing it, tolerating it & validating the feelings that were surfacing. I felt empowered that I can be in charge and not the memories. Thanks for this recording. It makes a lot of sense and encourages me to continue what I’m doing. 🙂
A thought to contemplate before answering. All things are possible. Thank you Tara
So hard not to believe the voices, but hopeful to know it is a universal problem.
Someone considerably more vulnerable
The beloved, the lover, the process of loving
A free person
I think I would be a robot without some fear. I trust my fear when I am in a dangerous situation. It activates me to act. But there is another kind of fear that isn’t dealing with a present situation but is reliving the past and projecting into the future. And it takes a fierce and courageous heart to confront the pain of the past and to integrate it and to be free.
I would be open hearted, embracing life with enthusiasm and light heartedness.
I honestly don’t know. I have always felt that something was wrong and have worked on trying to fix it. Needless to say, that hasn’t worked. I have grown weary of the chronic looping. I have tried meditation, yoga and therapy. And still the chronic looping and trance like state persist. I continue to seek relief which I know only I can do.
I will be freer
Happier and more present in this moment
I sense that it will take a lot of practice as Tara said, to really get an idea of who I would be without the fear of not being enough. But there ist so much hope in this revolutionary question, that empowers me and there is so much beauty in this shared human vulnerability.
I’d be a more peaceful version of myself.
I would be happier, more relaxed and have more to give to others
I would be more patient, compassionate and better at connecting with and helping others. I would probably have also realised more of my authentic dreams.
I will be my best self.
I’d be confident that I can do whatever I want and I’d be able to follow my dreams without hesitation.
A person not afraid to move forward with full confidence and humility
I would be content , relaxed and so happy to embrace any challenge
I have no idea who I would be- I have been so tied up by fear and anxiety and a sense of wrongness. But I am sure it would be tremendously freeing to discover!
I would be someone who loves without anger, acrimony, judgement. I would believe those who tell me they admire my zest for life. And I would relish that zest.