I was especially touched by the comment to accept the fear may still be present, but not in control. I talk with my clients about the goal of increasing tolerance of anxiety rather than expecting to abolish it.
I often listen to or watch Tara’s talks and seminars. As a mental health practitioner, I am constantly informed and inspired by her words. However, what spoils this video for me is the sentimental music in the background. It is pointless and distracting.
I tend to remind myself of Tony Robbins’ concept that fear is really False Expectations Appearing Real and that once I accept that I am creating the fear from a place in myself, I can move through it and with it.
I faced my fears 17 years ago , it took a few years to unravel all the fears but I felt safe , I felt I mattered for the first time in my life . The support I received was from spirit. It was truly amazing . My son took his life 3 years ago & that has effected me in a way that I would never imagine. Maybe you can help me to understand my sadness & how deep it goes. My brother took his life as well, 23 years ago & it was that that trauma that left me with Fibromyalgia, & a need to face my fears. The pain really was the catalyst to me finding me. When I discovered my truth ,I found so much joy for the very first time in my life. In my journey of discovery I found so much hidden shame & pain that my mother had carried ,when my mother was pregnant with me my father took his life . It was never spoken , my mother isolated with her 4 children. I never had family . I was never loved , we were taken care of with my mother providing food & shelter & bless her heart she was a very strong woman.When my father took his life I was in the womb & my mother cried & grieved , she lost 30 lbs & it was all very sad. It was Christmas time when he died . The next Christmas my brother asked mom if she would please not cry anymore. She never cried again, I never saw my mother cry & she died at 92.I was 55 when I went for homeopathy & just a question opened me, it was an amazing time to discover me. I am at this time facing a fear that runs so deep, it is death & I believe it is from my very beginnings in the womb. Trauma from losing my brother, son to suicide. The sadness is causing anxiety & I really am stuck, feeling so sad
Keeping in mind that fear is simply a conditioned reaction is very helpful. For myself, when I find my fear holding me back, journaling and meditation are tremendous tools.
I usually try to challenge any negative cognitions I have about fear. Sometimes this helps, however, I notice it also keeps me locked in thinking about the fear.
Facing the fear. Really feeling it in the body, exploring it, looking deeply at it, step by step. Is there a link between physical sensation and emotion? What is this link? What triggers the fear reaction?
I watched this part 1 and felt something like realisation settling in yes we all face fear but the difference is how we learn to deal with it, sometimes we just go through life letting it rule us. Giving us if you like a reason not to do something for fear that anything that can go wrong will and thus keeping us to within our comfort zone. When sometimes we need to step out of this to be able to grow.
Feeling that they are in a safe place to voice their fears, and learn to breathe deeper into their chest, and expand into the diaphragmatic breathing, and to move the body in different ways. And to ask the questions and give answers from within.
When I remember to sincerely request assistance from the Helpers, I always receive it, and when I remember to sincerely be thankful for the help, I retain it. It’s a part of some ancient Chinese mysticism associated with the I Ching, that there are Helpers for every function. Not God, gods, angels, or spirits, but Helpers. Perhaps it’s similar to the energies and help available from Nature, like can be accessed through MAP. (Medical Assistance Program, which works with nature devas, like at Findhorn.) I keep thinking “shut up already, Susan” about these posts, but some other part of me says, “no you shut up! If even one person is inspired or helped by my experience it’s worth 20 others thinking I am a bloviating weirdo.”
Using mindfulness to refocus on Gratitude or what is real and tangible in our daily lives, as opposed to engaging in fear-based, what-if thinking.
Tara Brach’s online mediatations and talks provide powerful guidance when folks need to set a course through fear and anxiety.
Being grateful helps me face fear. I think about what I need and say thank you for it, as if it is, willing it to be. It helps me to cross a threshold to good thoughts.
I have not worked with clients who admit to being fearful, however, I’m sure they are. I face my fears by telling myself that the situation is only temporary. I then imagine how I will feel after it’s over. Great information!
I had some experiences 18 months ago that brought up deep anxiety and meant that I could barely function for a few months. I discovered Tara’s book, “Radical Acceptance” and devoured it as every sentence spoke to me at the deepest level. I practised the recommendations and learned how to stay with, and accept my fear. When I was able to stay with my deepest fear, I had the experience of it burning away, and what was burning away felt like a lifetime of fear, maybe even lifetimes. I now do this practice with all my uncomfortable feelings, and am no longer afraid of my feelings, even fear and anxiety. I share this technique to some of my psychotherapy clients, and recommend Tara’s books and meditations if it is appropriate. Thank you.
What helps my clients the most is identifying the fear, that often what shows up as anger is fundamentally fear. When this is realized, theres a sense of relief and a beginning of working with, dancing with the fear.
Becoming aware of feelings of fear & where. It’s held n the body. Breathing into these places of maybe tension holding pain & softening & soothing these areas th my breath. Practicing self compassion Asking myself what do i need right now? And listening to my bodies wisdom. Sometimes a feeling of connecting – being held helps. Or rest and also maybe telling my self that I am not my thoughts. Or nothing is permanent & that will pass too.
I really am grateful for all your work & sharing it with the community.
Breathing slowly and calmly and focusing on my (their) heart area. Also bringing awareness/attention to sensations in the body. Feeling feet on ground.
Circumstances have fear speaking up frequently in my life lately. When it’s quiet, I work on a written plan for it. Since I am aware of causes and what I need, I create list of small, achievable goals to get me there. But in grip of attack, logic is out the window. In that space, I close my eyes and breathe. I visualize someone who helped me face fears, yet represents safety and who’s image calms me with feeling of warmth and love.
I remind myself about my adorable very scared little dog that I rescued from a horrible life she had had. She chose me, not me, and we have been in love since then, we both had to face our fears, for her she had no idea if I would be as dreadful as her past owners, and I had to believe that in time she would believe that all humans are not nasty and cruel. She believed in me and slowly became a strong, adorable, wonderful companion for me!!
When I was facing a life/death situation and was very afraid, I surrounded myself with the love of my family, my friends and my spirit guides/companions and was lifted up out of the fearful state. When I am fearful now, I remember being surrounded by love and support and wrap myself up in it, turning off the negative loop of fearful thoughts and going from ‘what if” to “what is”.
Believing there is a higher power or spirit that cares for me.
Knowing that this present life does not go on forever for anyone and that is OK. To live in the present but I do not do this very well sometimes, especially if I am concerned about family.
Trusting that continued practice in mindfulness will alter the fear pathways of my brain. Science tells us it that it can.
To take a breath and and step away, where I can, from all that I find detrimental to my health, either mental or physical.
Thank you, Tara. Namaste. Praying, then going one step at a time beyond my level of comfort has helped me to overcome fear. I imagine how taking that step will bring me greater freedom and joy in fulfilling my purpose.
Trusting in the universe and the process while realizing my strength and resilience helps me be more tranquil. Breathing is key along with my personal 4 point mantra…may I be happy, may I be tranquil, may I be loving and may I be grateful.
Listening to Tara Brach compulsively, knowing that by getting in touch with my feelings and learning about them, my neuropathways are being transformed, and hopefully, the new feeling is going to be part of my character!
EFT tapping, meditation, physical activity bringing one into the body, such as hiking, running, swimming, dancing are all very grounding and helpful
I was especially touched by the comment to accept the fear may still be present, but not in control. I talk with my clients about the goal of increasing tolerance of anxiety rather than expecting to abolish it.
I often listen to or watch Tara’s talks and seminars. As a mental health practitioner, I am constantly informed and inspired by her words. However, what spoils this video for me is the sentimental music in the background. It is pointless and distracting.
I tend to remind myself of Tony Robbins’ concept that fear is really False Expectations Appearing Real and that once I accept that I am creating the fear from a place in myself, I can move through it and with it.
I faced my fears 17 years ago , it took a few years to unravel all the fears but I felt safe , I felt I mattered for the first time in my life . The support I received was from spirit. It was truly amazing . My son took his life 3 years ago & that has effected me in a way that I would never imagine. Maybe you can help me to understand my sadness & how deep it goes. My brother took his life as well, 23 years ago & it was that that trauma that left me with Fibromyalgia, & a need to face my fears. The pain really was the catalyst to me finding me. When I discovered my truth ,I found so much joy for the very first time in my life. In my journey of discovery I found so much hidden shame & pain that my mother had carried ,when my mother was pregnant with me my father took his life . It was never spoken , my mother isolated with her 4 children. I never had family . I was never loved , we were taken care of with my mother providing food & shelter & bless her heart she was a very strong woman.When my father took his life I was in the womb & my mother cried & grieved , she lost 30 lbs & it was all very sad. It was Christmas time when he died . The next Christmas my brother asked mom if she would please not cry anymore. She never cried again, I never saw my mother cry & she died at 92.I was 55 when I went for homeopathy & just a question opened me, it was an amazing time to discover me. I am at this time facing a fear that runs so deep, it is death & I believe it is from my very beginnings in the womb. Trauma from losing my brother, son to suicide. The sadness is causing anxiety & I really am stuck, feeling so sad
Accepting that it is there.
Really lovely video. Mindfulness is a powerful tool, and Tara Brach a masterful guide. Thank you.
Breath into fear, release the tension in my body, visualization of a divine presence around me, in me and in what I am fearful of.
A more useful me
Keeping in mind that fear is simply a conditioned reaction is very helpful. For myself, when I find my fear holding me back, journaling and meditation are tremendous tools.
I usually try to challenge any negative cognitions I have about fear. Sometimes this helps, however, I notice it also keeps me locked in thinking about the fear.
Mindfullness helps me face fear, but sometimes it takes me awhile to realize this and begin to move out of the fear. Thanks for the sharing.
Facing the fear. Really feeling it in the body, exploring it, looking deeply at it, step by step. Is there a link between physical sensation and emotion? What is this link? What triggers the fear reaction?
Breathing into my fear. Telling myself it will pass. Taking action to do what needs to be done to move past it.
Safe space….creating that in a visualization activity with heto that supporr them. I work with kids.
I watched this part 1 and felt something like realisation settling in yes we all face fear but the difference is how we learn to deal with it, sometimes we just go through life letting it rule us. Giving us if you like a reason not to do something for fear that anything that can go wrong will and thus keeping us to within our comfort zone. When sometimes we need to step out of this to be able to grow.
Feeling that they are in a safe place to voice their fears, and learn to breathe deeper into their chest, and expand into the diaphragmatic breathing, and to move the body in different ways. And to ask the questions and give answers from within.
When I remember to sincerely request assistance from the Helpers, I always receive it, and when I remember to sincerely be thankful for the help, I retain it. It’s a part of some ancient Chinese mysticism associated with the I Ching, that there are Helpers for every function. Not God, gods, angels, or spirits, but Helpers. Perhaps it’s similar to the energies and help available from Nature, like can be accessed through MAP. (Medical Assistance Program, which works with nature devas, like at Findhorn.) I keep thinking “shut up already, Susan” about these posts, but some other part of me says, “no you shut up! If even one person is inspired or helped by my experience it’s worth 20 others thinking I am a bloviating weirdo.”
Using mindfulness to refocus on Gratitude or what is real and tangible in our daily lives, as opposed to engaging in fear-based, what-if thinking.
Tara Brach’s online mediatations and talks provide powerful guidance when folks need to set a course through fear and anxiety.
Being grateful helps me face fear. I think about what I need and say thank you for it, as if it is, willing it to be. It helps me to cross a threshold to good thoughts.
I have not worked with clients who admit to being fearful, however, I’m sure they are. I face my fears by telling myself that the situation is only temporary. I then imagine how I will feel after it’s over. Great information!
I had some experiences 18 months ago that brought up deep anxiety and meant that I could barely function for a few months. I discovered Tara’s book, “Radical Acceptance” and devoured it as every sentence spoke to me at the deepest level. I practised the recommendations and learned how to stay with, and accept my fear. When I was able to stay with my deepest fear, I had the experience of it burning away, and what was burning away felt like a lifetime of fear, maybe even lifetimes. I now do this practice with all my uncomfortable feelings, and am no longer afraid of my feelings, even fear and anxiety. I share this technique to some of my psychotherapy clients, and recommend Tara’s books and meditations if it is appropriate. Thank you.
I ask myself ‘Is this thought helpful? I can only answer ‘no’ and by repeating this question to myself it helps reduce the anxiety.
What helps my clients the most is identifying the fear, that often what shows up as anger is fundamentally fear. When this is realized, theres a sense of relief and a beginning of working with, dancing with the fear.
Becoming aware of feelings of fear & where. It’s held n the body. Breathing into these places of maybe tension holding pain & softening & soothing these areas th my breath. Practicing self compassion Asking myself what do i need right now? And listening to my bodies wisdom. Sometimes a feeling of connecting – being held helps. Or rest and also maybe telling my self that I am not my thoughts. Or nothing is permanent & that will pass too.
I really am grateful for all your work & sharing it with the community.
I truly enjoyed this video. And I found mindfulness very helpful for myself in facing a fear. Thank you
NICABM AND TARA AND ALL THAT IS
ONE MAN’S GARBAGE IS ANOTHER MAN’S TREASURE
WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER WE NEED EACH OTHER
I AM NOT ALONE
I really enjoy your videos….all my best wishes
Thank you for this gift, you often help me and I am so grateful. Namaste Tara.
Breathing slowly and calmly and focusing on my (their) heart area. Also bringing awareness/attention to sensations in the body. Feeling feet on ground.
nameste
great video .nicabm is doing a great job to help mankind ,i do expect more videos from tara ji here.
Circumstances have fear speaking up frequently in my life lately. When it’s quiet, I work on a written plan for it. Since I am aware of causes and what I need, I create list of small, achievable goals to get me there. But in grip of attack, logic is out the window. In that space, I close my eyes and breathe. I visualize someone who helped me face fears, yet represents safety and who’s image calms me with feeling of warmth and love.
Thank you really helpful. The practise of meditation and focus on the felt sense of fear in the body, staying in the here and now.
I remind myself about my adorable very scared little dog that I rescued from a horrible life she had had. She chose me, not me, and we have been in love since then, we both had to face our fears, for her she had no idea if I would be as dreadful as her past owners, and I had to believe that in time she would believe that all humans are not nasty and cruel. She believed in me and slowly became a strong, adorable, wonderful companion for me!!
When I was facing a life/death situation and was very afraid, I surrounded myself with the love of my family, my friends and my spirit guides/companions and was lifted up out of the fearful state. When I am fearful now, I remember being surrounded by love and support and wrap myself up in it, turning off the negative loop of fearful thoughts and going from ‘what if” to “what is”.
Believing there is a higher power or spirit that cares for me.
Knowing that this present life does not go on forever for anyone and that is OK. To live in the present but I do not do this very well sometimes, especially if I am concerned about family.
Trusting that continued practice in mindfulness will alter the fear pathways of my brain. Science tells us it that it can.
To take a breath and and step away, where I can, from all that I find detrimental to my health, either mental or physical.
Thinking of challenges that I have overcome in my past helps me to have confidence when facing fears that may arise.
Ignoring it helps me to pretend it’s not real good short term fix as it gets me thru the situation not so good long term
It is not to run away, withdraw but to face the situation my fears meaning to with than go avoid it
Thank you, Tara. Namaste. Praying, then going one step at a time beyond my level of comfort has helped me to overcome fear. I imagine how taking that step will bring me greater freedom and joy in fulfilling my purpose.
What helps me is to be aware, accepting and introduce a new thought, possibility that it is ok.
talking about it and not being alone
Trusting in the universe and the process while realizing my strength and resilience helps me be more tranquil. Breathing is key along with my personal 4 point mantra…may I be happy, may I be tranquil, may I be loving and may I be grateful.
Deep suffering is sometimes necessary to finally take the plunge to address the fear.
Having a defined goal on the other side of overcoming said fear.
Having a defined goal to reach on the other side of overcoming said fear.
Great content and explanations and suggestions. I’ve shared to spread the word
Talking with trusted friends about my fear.
Pausing frequently and allowing all around compassion and gratefulness for many beings sharing this.
Listening to Tara Brach compulsively, knowing that by getting in touch with my feelings and learning about them, my neuropathways are being transformed, and hopefully, the new feeling is going to be part of my character!