wie zou ik zijn zonder de angst:
I would have confidence, in myself and in others. But especially in myself: I would feel strong in myself. Because I would always trust myself whatever would happen. The consequence of not feeling the self doubt is that you are free. To discover things you would like to try, meeting people without wanting something of them. I would feel secure with myself and trust life and the world.
Love the phrase “Real but not true”. So compassionate! Without fear I’d be more creative, more at ease with myself, healthier and more energetic. Freer, lighter.
I’d be able to enjoy every moment of my life without doubts and worries. I’d be freer and lighter, able to go with the flow. I’d have balance and inner peace. I’d be wiser.
I would be so much less preoccupied with the contents of my mind and more able to be present. I would be trusting myself and able to move with greater ease and flow. Thank you for this teaching
Listening to this while the fear of travelling alone today is growing within me. Fear of getting lost, missing connections and on and on it goes. An endless cycle. Believing I’m not capable! ‘Real but not true’. Thank You.
I would be a better person in all my different roles. I need to repeat the phrase as a mantra in certain situations “Real but not true. Real but not true”, and sharing it with my clients.
Thank you Tara for being such an inspirational model!
I would be freer and braver to face perceived tough conversations and make better decisions. I would believe I could handle what comes my way. I would be more present.
Fear insecurity manifests in every aspect of life. Is pervasive. It is like a vessel that is slowly sinking with water coming in. Not abruptly but slowly steadily. And you spend your time and energy take out the water of the vessel avoiding sinking. You don’t advance . But you spend energy.
I think I would feel so light and buoyant, would feel like a bundle of energy and love if I didn’t believe something was wrong with me. I felt an almost immediate relief just saying it to myself. I usually feel so weighed down and drained by my fears and negative beliefs.
I think I would be the happy person I have been before, and at times now, when I don’t let fear get the best of me. It’s a spiral I can feel myself getting pulled into sometimes but not all of the time. I know there are triggers, but I am not sure what they all are. I can see myself as that person and that is who I want to be.
Mary Paulauskis, Social Work, Madison, WI, USAsays
I’m trying to imagine it. I think I would take up more space with my voice and body. I would feel I belong and deserve this space. I would understand what I want and need without the filter of what others want and need first. Wow!
I would be more adventurous and not take myself so seriously. I would feel more freedom to simply try things on, to make bold choices while staying open to change!
Pennie Reese, Another Field, Alamogordo, NM, USAsays
I think I’d be where I want to be in my career. I’d be more organized, less anxious, more able to be productive. I’d be more able to help my child, financially, emotionally, maybe even spiritually. And I’d be more secure about myself as a woman.
Jeanne Lebbon, Other, Dewitt, MI, USA says
“Real but not true” is a statement I need to identify and embrace. Thank you Tara for all your wise and loving guidance
curt brill, Other, tucson, AZ, USA says
I would feel at ease and trusting of myself and others
Jane Nelson, Teacher, Seattle, WA, USA says
“Real but not true,” there’s a lot packed into that short sentence and I will be carrying it with me.
sophie drossaers, Coach, NL says
wie zou ik zijn zonder de angst:
I would have confidence, in myself and in others. But especially in myself: I would feel strong in myself. Because I would always trust myself whatever would happen. The consequence of not feeling the self doubt is that you are free. To discover things you would like to try, meeting people without wanting something of them. I would feel secure with myself and trust life and the world.
A B, Other, Miami, FL, USA says
So many gems, thank you!
C G, Other, Grand Junction , CO, USA says
A successful artist!
Iréne Ödmark-Hall, Stress Management, SE says
Love the phrase “Real but not true”. So compassionate! Without fear I’d be more creative, more at ease with myself, healthier and more energetic. Freer, lighter.
Jennifer N, Physical Therapy, Davis, CA, USA says
I would be a truer version of myself. One that felt free to experience the full spectrum of life knowing I can handle anything that comes my way.
Sharon KC, Teacher, GB says
I would be a better version of me 💖
Mary Savage, Other, Northfield MA, MA, USA says
Real but not true. So the thought/belief is real but not true? I don’t think I’ve heard Tara succinctly say was the “real” part is.
I listen/watch Tara all the time. I don’t care for the added video visuals of actors and animation. But I still watch.
I always get something from these teachings.
Thank you
Millie Wright, Teacher, Boulder, CO, USA says
I would be more present to the joy in my life. I would be more active in my work as well as in my community.
Tobby Anderson Kowal, Student, Steilacoom, WA, USA says
I would be unstoppable.
Carmen Luque Siles, Physical Therapy, AU says
I’d be able to enjoy every moment of my life without doubts and worries. I’d be freer and lighter, able to go with the flow. I’d have balance and inner peace. I’d be wiser.
Zorida Ali, Other, CA says
Real but not true! This is what resounded with me. Thank you.
C M, Other, St. Louis, MO, USA says
Happy and more confident
Deborah S, Psychotherapy, Goshen, NY, USA says
I would be a person able to fully realize the limitless potential I was born with. Thank you, Tara, for this invaluable reminder!
Sarah P, Psychotherapy, Grand Rapids, MI, USA says
I would be so much less preoccupied with the contents of my mind and more able to be present. I would be trusting myself and able to move with greater ease and flow. Thank you for this teaching
K A, Other, CA says
I would be happier and more connected.
Lynda Brown, Other, CA says
Listening to this while the fear of travelling alone today is growing within me. Fear of getting lost, missing connections and on and on it goes. An endless cycle. Believing I’m not capable! ‘Real but not true’. Thank You.
C D, Social Work, Kingston , NY, USA says
It would release this powerful hold on me to be my best self. To have love, courage, patience and kindness towards myself and others.
Simona Be, Psychotherapy, IT says
I would be a better person in all my different roles. I need to repeat the phrase as a mantra in certain situations “Real but not true. Real but not true”, and sharing it with my clients.
Thank you Tara for being such an inspirational model!
Pauline Pare, Other, Etna, ME, USA says
I would be freer and braver to face perceived tough conversations and make better decisions. I would believe I could handle what comes my way. I would be more present.
C M, Another Field, Edison, NJ, USA says
Facing fear and sitting with it has been the most transformative experience.
catarina Silva, Another Field, BE says
Fear insecurity manifests in every aspect of life. Is pervasive. It is like a vessel that is slowly sinking with water coming in. Not abruptly but slowly steadily. And you spend your time and energy take out the water of the vessel avoiding sinking. You don’t advance . But you spend energy.
Sue Ewing, Health Education, AU says
I want to separate healthy fear from unhealthy fear so I can enjoy my life and make better decisions
Hanneke de Raaij, Other, NL says
I would be free with open heart for life and feel gratefull and loved and loving
Leonie Jones, Psychology, GB says
I would be the best version of me, resilient, strong and confident in my own ability as a professional.
Cory Gehm, Other, DE says
Space would open up to be fully me and fully here, and to be of support with more easefulness.
Merijn Hillen, Other, NL says
I would be free to truly connect and support others, to enjoy adventures of life, play more.
Sal Murphy, Dietetics, GB says
This is such a powerful statement that fills me with hope and excitement. I’m ready to try. Thank you.
J Mcgill, Another Field, Phoenix, AZ, USA says
Thank you so much Tara. Love your phrase “fearless heart’! If free of self-doubt I would be truly alive instead of living small.
Kay Grumley, Another Field, AU says
I probably would lack compassion, understanding and caring.
Sally Betts, Coach, AU says
I would be the person my family desperately needs me to be right now – someone who listens and supports without trying to fix things
A B, Psychotherapy, OC, CA, USA says
I would be my highest self, my best self.
Lucy Smith, Coach, CA says
This is so helpful! Thank you for the tools and insight.
Bob Andre, Social Work, Basalt, CO, USA says
I would be FREE to be me. I’d really be free to start discovering who I really am and start relating to people without a “people pleaser” mask.
Lucy Smith, Coach, CA says
I would be free.
To be me and to love and live freely.
Thank you for these wonderful videos and for your compassionate support and words.
Lynne Manning, Another Field, Rockport, ME, USA says
Unstoppable. Hope that doesn’t sound egotistical, but without fear, anything is possible.
Pauline Stewart, Psychology, NZ says
I value the clear messages provided and the excellent communication skill of the presenter. I would value the free audio to share with others.
Lynda Hydamaka, Counseling, CA says
This question is going to be so helpful. Thank you.
Sarah Cowap, Student, AU says
I think I would feel so light and buoyant, would feel like a bundle of energy and love if I didn’t believe something was wrong with me. I felt an almost immediate relief just saying it to myself. I usually feel so weighed down and drained by my fears and negative beliefs.
Jen Connolly, Nursing, Salt Lake City, UT, USA says
Thank you so much for your important work. I would be open to love on a daily basis. For myself and others.
Debra M, Other, Arlington, VA, USA says
I think I would be the happy person I have been before, and at times now, when I don’t let fear get the best of me. It’s a spiral I can feel myself getting pulled into sometimes but not all of the time. I know there are triggers, but I am not sure what they all are. I can see myself as that person and that is who I want to be.
Kelly Baird, Other, Gallatin, TN, USA says
I appreciate the short informative content that is easy to understand and action steps we all can take. I am grateful for her message.
William Wallin, Medicine, RICHMOND, CA, USA says
Fear of dying from a weak heart and interstitial lung fibrosis
Nursen Ener, Teacher, TR says
Fear holds me back to see and be myself in the now and move on to my future.
Pam Nyrose, Marriage/Family Therapy, CA says
Thank you for this concise approach to treating patterns of anxiety.
Without fear I would be more courageous to embrace relationships.
Mary Paulauskis, Social Work, Madison, WI, USA says
I’m trying to imagine it. I think I would take up more space with my voice and body. I would feel I belong and deserve this space. I would understand what I want and need without the filter of what others want and need first. Wow!
France Nadeau, Another Field, CA says
I would be more adventurous and not take myself so seriously. I would feel more freedom to simply try things on, to make bold choices while staying open to change!
Kathryn C, Other, GB says
I can’t imagine what I would be like if freed from fear. Fear is like a mist that just locks me in and prevents me from seeing past it.
Pennie Reese, Another Field, Alamogordo, NM, USA says
I think I’d be where I want to be in my career. I’d be more organized, less anxious, more able to be productive. I’d be more able to help my child, financially, emotionally, maybe even spiritually. And I’d be more secure about myself as a woman.