I would be outgoing and be able to look people in the eyes when talking about myself, even in groups. I would laugh a lot and attract and be attracted to only those kinds of people who would lift my spirits as I’d lift theirs.
A more confident, accomplishing person in both my professional and personal life. A better advocate for my needs and someone with a more robust and fulfilling sense of self and self-compassion. There is also an element of being unapologetic for my human experience within that too – I wouldn’t be embarrassed or shamed for my internal processes/thought patterns or perceptions either.
I sincerely want to cultivate a fearless heart to enjoy the ‘version of myself’ that would and could exist with practicing mindfulness!
“Who would you be if you didn’t believe something was wrong with you?” is such a profoundly powerful question.
Thank you for sharing this enlightening, empathetic and empowering knowledge with us all.
More kind, loving, giving and caring. Free to be myself and to live with integrity and respect. Open and honest in relationship with others. Spontaneous, creative and fun.
Apprehension is such an integral part of my way of being that it’s hard to imagine living without it. As long as losing my apprehension doesn’t mean losing my ability to empathize with others it would be a wonderful thing.
Peaceful, trending gently through the world and being of greater service to others. I wonder would I be that different; my answer is no but I would feel free.
I can’t imagine who I would be. I’ve lived with fear all my life—never knowing who I really am or what I really want. I can’t seem to shake that central fear.
I would be the one who fearlessly lives in service of her values without feeling that some inner “stupidity” would be exposed and I would be rejected. I would actually trust the magnificence inside of me.
More loving and supportive to others , less keen to win my point and get where I think I want to be.Is it better to be right or to love ?
If I think I’m not loved or lovable that restricts my generosity and kindness to myself and to others and I transfer that need to be loved/succeed to small less significant things – if I thought it’s ok, I’m loved already I’d feel more expansive with arms wide open and worry less about succeeding with the small things .
I would get out and do more things, be around more people, and maybe even travel (I am 70, disabled, and now with Covid I am afraid to do so many things
I would assume I was credible -that others would accept the lessons I have learned through years of education and experience. I would accept that I am probably as competent as the next guy and don’t have to always work twice as hard to get to the same place.
i honestly have no idea. Its been my entire life. I’m 57 and just realizing…..I have C-PTSD, Anxiety, MDD. And I’ve been married to a covert narcissist for 25 years. No wonder I went mad. I’m learning. I pray I’m changing. Codependancy destroys.
I would be a wealthy, independent and successful professional who can help others and accept fair payment for what I do.
I would have a small retreat center where people could find respite and tune into their truth
This speaks to the “realness” of the beliefs and how we become mistaken in thinking that that represents the truth of who we are. It makes sense and I can see how it’s possible for reconditioning to be achieved.
This is incredibly helpful to apply immediately in my therapeutic practice, thank you Tara! Powerful contemplative question “who would I be if I didn’t believe something was wrong with me”
I realized through these videos that I raised my son through fear. He was definitely difficult but I wonder how he would be different if I had realized my fears and dealt with them earlier
I don’t know who’d I be, but I’d undoubtedly be much lighter and joyful; something inside me would start to laugh out of joy. And that would probably set me on my path toward my true self.
I’d be out in the world sharing my experience, wisdom, and kindness to help shape/heal the world. I’d be seen and see myself. My life wouldn’t have been so pointless. Amazing
I would be thriving within my creative self, I would be fulfilling my heart’s desire for love of all kinds, I would be happy and grounded within myself and my relationships. I would be fully engaged in life, with strength, boldness, love and joy.
I would be outgoing and be able to look people in the eyes when talking about myself, even in groups. I would laugh a lot and attract and be attracted to only those kinds of people who would lift my spirits as I’d lift theirs.
A more confident, accomplishing person in both my professional and personal life. A better advocate for my needs and someone with a more robust and fulfilling sense of self and self-compassion. There is also an element of being unapologetic for my human experience within that too – I wouldn’t be embarrassed or shamed for my internal processes/thought patterns or perceptions either.
I sincerely want to cultivate a fearless heart to enjoy the ‘version of myself’ that would and could exist with practicing mindfulness!
“Who would you be if you didn’t believe something was wrong with you?” is such a profoundly powerful question.
Thank you for sharing this enlightening, empathetic and empowering knowledge with us all.
I would be a strong, independent woman. I would not need to rely on anyone for my emotional well-being or sense of security.
More kind, loving, giving and caring. Free to be myself and to live with integrity and respect. Open and honest in relationship with others. Spontaneous, creative and fun.
More kind, loving, giving and caring. Free to be myself and to live with integrity and respect.
Apprehension is such an integral part of my way of being that it’s hard to imagine living without it. As long as losing my apprehension doesn’t mean losing my ability to empathize with others it would be a wonderful thing.
Spontaneous, open, creative, full of energy, funny. Easy going.
Peaceful, trending gently through the world and being of greater service to others. I wonder would I be that different; my answer is no but I would feel free.
WOW, it brings tears to my eyes, I would be my authentic self, a born again AUTHENTIC me
I can’t imagine who I would be. I’ve lived with fear all my life—never knowing who I really am or what I really want. I can’t seem to shake that central fear.
Without fear I would be healthy, happy and free to live a full life.
It is so good to sit here with my eyes covered, slowly breathing in and out and similtaniusly listening to your teaching. Nice!
I have no idea. My whole identity seems to be locked into fear/anxiety or plowing through despite it. Fear/anxiety is tied to all of my achievements.
I would be the one who fearlessly lives in service of her values without feeling that some inner “stupidity” would be exposed and I would be rejected. I would actually trust the magnificence inside of me.
This is a great question. I think I would be a person who is free to truly be myself without fear of failure or rejection.
More loving and supportive to others , less keen to win my point and get where I think I want to be.Is it better to be right or to love ?
If I think I’m not loved or lovable that restricts my generosity and kindness to myself and to others and I transfer that need to be loved/succeed to small less significant things – if I thought it’s ok, I’m loved already I’d feel more expansive with arms wide open and worry less about succeeding with the small things .
I would get out and do more things, be around more people, and maybe even travel (I am 70, disabled, and now with Covid I am afraid to do so many things
My authentic self, open to possibility.
I would assume I was credible -that others would accept the lessons I have learned through years of education and experience. I would accept that I am probably as competent as the next guy and don’t have to always work twice as hard to get to the same place.
I would be more outgoing and participate in more activities, such as singing with the worship band at church.
I would be calm, radiant, open…
I would be open to possibility, creativity and connection. I would not feel so alone
I’d be calm, content and open to whatever presented itself
Perfect timing for this! I finally got that what I have been worried about truly is
“Real, but not true.” Thanks so much!
Paula
A free being
i honestly have no idea. Its been my entire life. I’m 57 and just realizing…..I have C-PTSD, Anxiety, MDD. And I’ve been married to a covert narcissist for 25 years. No wonder I went mad. I’m learning. I pray I’m changing. Codependancy destroys.
I would be living each day as a blessing and a miracle.
I’d be able to finally release the self sabotage that holds me back
I would be a wealthy, independent and successful professional who can help others and accept fair payment for what I do.
I would have a small retreat center where people could find respite and tune into their truth
I wil be my
I would be more connected to people and be more confident in my abilities
This is very helpful. Thank you. I will utilize this with my clients.
Be free …
This speaks to the “realness” of the beliefs and how we become mistaken in thinking that that represents the truth of who we are. It makes sense and I can see how it’s possible for reconditioning to be achieved.
This is incredibly helpful to apply immediately in my therapeutic practice, thank you Tara! Powerful contemplative question “who would I be if I didn’t believe something was wrong with me”
I realized through these videos that I raised my son through fear. He was definitely difficult but I wonder how he would be different if I had realized my fears and dealt with them earlier
As I grow older I would be more able to accept the loss that aging brings and rejoice in the moment without clinging to it.
I would be doing all the things I consider and then don’t do.
I would be a light, joyous creature who has space for enjoying the beautiful parts of life as they would not be shadowed by my self doubt and fear
A happier me
I don’t know who’d I be, but I’d undoubtedly be much lighter and joyful; something inside me would start to laugh out of joy. And that would probably set me on my path toward my true self.
A TSA
(training supervising analyst)
I’d be out in the world sharing my experience, wisdom, and kindness to help shape/heal the world. I’d be seen and see myself. My life wouldn’t have been so pointless. Amazing
I’ll be a enjoying what i’m doing, and be free to go hand in hand with my creativity in trying out new possibilities. I’ll enjoy life even more.
i WOULD BE ENERGETIC DEIGHTFUL AND FULL OF FUN WITH A PAIN FREE BODY – FREE TO BE THE REAL SHEILA
I would be thriving within my creative self, I would be fulfilling my heart’s desire for love of all kinds, I would be happy and grounded within myself and my relationships. I would be fully engaged in life, with strength, boldness, love and joy.
I would be relaxed and at home with myself
That’s what I’d like to be…. relaxed and at home with myself.
I would be free to be myself and live the life I dream about !
When I ask myself the question- my whole body lightens and fills with wonder, what a beautiful question!
Thank you Tara
Real but not true. Good to ask ourselves, Is it True?