I would be more secure and courageous not thinking so much of What other Will think if me. I’d be more courageous and trusting in all my experiences. That I am successful and can become a mindfulness instructor!
Without fear, I would live a much more serene and harmonious life. I would have started towards my desires much sooner and would have believed in myself more strongly.
Thank you Tara for continously and generously sharing your wisdom and tools with us. These are such helpful pragmatic approaches that will be of help to so many. As the thought ‘Something is wrong with me’ seems to be a thing that so many people struggle with. And given that most of us have been practising this behaviour for such a long period of time, people can use all the help, tools and encouragement to rewire our brains.
Thank you for sharing with me the profound wisdom and easy to follow hands on steps to the fearless heart. I am my self suffering from fear and self doubt as long as I can remember. it got worse after I was diagnosed with Parkinson. I am literally paralyzed with fear and self doubt until I heard your soothing voice . I look forward forward to more of your teaching. Thank you. I feel that I have hope now
Rita Kennen, Another Field, Burlingame , CA, USAsays
I like to contemplate the statement “what would I be if there was nothing wrong with me.” To this day i am having so much difficulty with always thinking my struggles and lack of the life I deserve is because something is wrong with me. I want to let go of that belief.
By living my authentic self without fear, I would physically create and manifest the dreams that have been rolling around in my brain for the past 30 years.
I found this very informative…. I am frequently trapped by chronic anxiety … So painful in my chest that I don’t want to leave the house.
I’ve been training to be a yoga’s instructor this past year… But I am still hammered by this real physical tightening of my chest that hurts sooooo much. I want to go out and share so much more of my life.
Without fear I would made my voice heard with the intent to tell people that there is a truth greater of what the society wants us to believe so we can leave in harmony in alignment with our deep values.
I think I would be the center of my personal universe. Total balance, nothing could move me away from it. I would be loving kindness? I don’t know… can we actually know?
January Grizzell, Another Field, Anchorage, AK, USAsays
I use reinforcing the benefits and freedom of ” letting go ” of all that no longer serves the client.
And help them find empowering tools to use, when or if old false negatives come to visit their thoughts.
Without fear, I feel I would be free to respond to situations from a heart centred place. I would be able to explore creatively this life and have a bigger perspective. I would feel incredibly loved and not have such strong expectations. I would have the confidence and sensitivity to live fully. This seems to me to be true. Fear is a teacher.
Living without fear I would be more peaceful and happier. I’ve mostly done things in spite of my fear. Without the fear I would feel lighter and freer
More able to enjoy life and able to bring more joy and light and laughter to others. What a gift that would be.
Thank you .
Sue Arighi. Santa Rosa, California
I would be free of the critical judge of myself and the fear of failure. I would be oozing with joy and wonder and connecting with others in truly wonderfilled and authentic ways.
I pray daily to be free from the conditioned mind. All teachings will help me and my clients as I allow my mind and heart to harmonize in my life and work. Thank for the continuing healing path you provide.
I would be a person who could have an open heart with everyone and not be afraid of rejection
I’d be more effective at work because my brain would would work better when I was not afraid of not getting enough done or worrying about getting fired
I’d be able to share my true sel
Lauren Knatz, Health Education, Marietta , PA, USAsays
I would be living my life in the present. Not looking ahead or behind. Utilizing time to find joy while reaching my fullest potential and most authentic self.
I would be a cheerful, enthusiastic mother less worried for keeping everything under control, less dramatic. I would also dare to deployi my creativity and ideas into new projects for my tiny Yoga studio and open myself to new challenges.
I would be a self confident daughter, wife, mothee, friend free from prejudice and bad thoughts.
What a great and powerful question that I have no doubt will lead to meaningful and healing work. I look forward to asking my clients this question. Thank you!
I just kept asking myself over and over “Who would I be if I didn’t believe something was wrong with me?” for quite a while without actually trying to answer the question. it seemed that the important thing was to just ask the question. After some time a few things came – to feel comfortable in my own skin and to express myself freely while not being afraid of others’ reactions. Thank you so much Tara
Thank you! Very helpful ‘who would you be without this fear?’ Imagining freedom, feeling of limitlessness, confidence, relaxed, smiling… (would be easier to listen and feel peaceful without music).
I start to think that I would be a dynamic, creative individual. Then I’m haunted by my mother viciously gaslighting me and turning me into the family scapegoat. I sometimes wonder about an alleged physical limitation that resulted from a severe car accident at the age of two – when my mother was 10 feet away from me, not paying attention (or maybe, as suggested by some ‘psychics’, she was paying attention).
Been working on these issues most of my life, and finding it’s much harder that I thought it would be
Without fear I would allow my whole self to flow and flourish. I would step into the unknown with curiosity and greater clarity. Without fear I would be able to better discern when caution is required. Mothering without fear would encourage my children to express and explore wholeheartedly. Without fear my thoughts would dance a rhythmic jig.
Fear can keep us safe, if we live without any fear, we make ourselves vulnerable to being hurt, emotionally and/or physically. However, we need to get the balance right, too much fear can trap us into not living and enjoying life.
Ana Maria Larsson Greback, Counseling, SE says
I would be more secure and courageous not thinking so much of What other Will think if me. I’d be more courageous and trusting in all my experiences. That I am successful and can become a mindfulness instructor!
Vivienne Morris, Other, GB says
If I didn’t believe there was something wrong with me, I’d be somebody else!
Caroline Kirrane, Teacher, GB says
I’d be more spontaneous without fear. I wouldn’t overthink so much and I’d feel freer.
Kinga Klein, Other, HU says
Without fear, I would live a much more serene and harmonious life. I would have started towards my desires much sooner and would have believed in myself more strongly.
Noreen Rios, Counseling, san diego, CA, USA says
fear of rejection
Mireille Vreeburg, Coach, NZ says
Thank you Tara for continously and generously sharing your wisdom and tools with us. These are such helpful pragmatic approaches that will be of help to so many. As the thought ‘Something is wrong with me’ seems to be a thing that so many people struggle with. And given that most of us have been practising this behaviour for such a long period of time, people can use all the help, tools and encouragement to rewire our brains.
Susan Parker, Other, NZ says
I would be joyous
Luna Bhatta, Medicine, Fremont, CA, USA says
Thank you for sharing with me the profound wisdom and easy to follow hands on steps to the fearless heart. I am my self suffering from fear and self doubt as long as I can remember. it got worse after I was diagnosed with Parkinson. I am literally paralyzed with fear and self doubt until I heard your soothing voice . I look forward forward to more of your teaching. Thank you. I feel that I have hope now
kikue yamamoto, Coach, JP says
Who would I like to be if I didn(t believe that something is wrong with me?
I would be freer and little stress felt on my shoulders. Moreover, I could be of use , better use of others.
Thanks!!
Tanya Gedye, Teacher, GB says
I would be more joyful, creative, energetic, peaceful and free to be my authentic self.
Philipp Althammer, Another Field, DE says
I would be free to use my gifts and to live my life in a more peaceful, sociable and joyful way.
Rita Kennen, Another Field, Burlingame , CA, USA says
I like to contemplate the statement “what would I be if there was nothing wrong with me.” To this day i am having so much difficulty with always thinking my struggles and lack of the life I deserve is because something is wrong with me. I want to let go of that belief.
C S, Psychotherapy, CA says
More open hearted
Virginia Arter, Teacher, AU says
My best self
Anna Kalimo, Another Field, FI says
A person with a much lighter heart and more awareness and capacity to give to others.
Ruth Spurling, Teacher, IE says
I would be more at peace with myself, forgiving to self and others. I would love myself more tenderly & freely. Less at war with self!
Lee Dean, Other, AU says
My best self
Janice Hall, Other, CA says
By living my authentic self without fear, I would physically create and manifest the dreams that have been rolling around in my brain for the past 30 years.
Mar Moheno, Teacher, Richmond , VA, USA says
Tara’s talks are always the perfect combination of knowledge, direct experience, and precise and clear expression and kind humor.
Daphne FRASER, Another Field, AU says
I found this very informative…. I am frequently trapped by chronic anxiety … So painful in my chest that I don’t want to leave the house.
I’ve been training to be a yoga’s instructor this past year… But I am still hammered by this real physical tightening of my chest that hurts sooooo much. I want to go out and share so much more of my life.
Josh DLC, Teacher, Dallas, TX, USA says
Without fear I would be someone who wouldn’t learn from his mistakes.
But more in the spirit of the question — I would be someone fully authentic and unbound by the opinions of others.
Virginia Arter, Teacher, AU says
I would be the best version of myself thst i have been in the past . Confident, happy , compassionate and then able to be free to ve who i want
Li Painter, Psychotherapy, FR says
Rudderless. I don’t want to be rid of my fear. I want to engage with it and be in better relationship with it, as I would with a difficult relative.
Anna Verhoeven, Health Education, AU says
I would be the same person but will be free of my fear on the motorway and enjoy travelling over land more.
Diane Hollingdale, Other, CA says
I would be far more present in all aspects of my life.
Giovanna Russo, Medicine, GB says
Without fear I would made my voice heard with the intent to tell people that there is a truth greater of what the society wants us to believe so we can leave in harmony in alignment with our deep values.
Lana Hamilton, Coach, Madison, WI, USA says
In love
Erika Idler, Other, Sacramento, CA, USA says
Without fear I would be happier and would not be so guarded . I could be open and feel safer.
Katrin Kassner, Another Field, DE says
I think I would be the center of my personal universe. Total balance, nothing could move me away from it. I would be loving kindness? I don’t know… can we actually know?
January Grizzell, Another Field, Anchorage, AK, USA says
I use reinforcing the benefits and freedom of ” letting go ” of all that no longer serves the client.
And help them find empowering tools to use, when or if old false negatives come to visit their thoughts.
JoAnne kimme, Another Field, CA says
Without fear, I feel I would be free to respond to situations from a heart centred place. I would be able to explore creatively this life and have a bigger perspective. I would feel incredibly loved and not have such strong expectations. I would have the confidence and sensitivity to live fully. This seems to me to be true. Fear is a teacher.
Suzanne Retzinger, Marriage/Family Therapy, Santa barbara, CA, USA says
without fear I would be love
Sue Arighi, Teacher, Santa Rosa, CA, USA says
Living without fear I would be more peaceful and happier. I’ve mostly done things in spite of my fear. Without the fear I would feel lighter and freer
More able to enjoy life and able to bring more joy and light and laughter to others. What a gift that would be.
Thank you .
Sue Arighi. Santa Rosa, California
Amelia Conb, Nutrition, Austin, TX, USA says
I would be free of the critical judge of myself and the fear of failure. I would be oozing with joy and wonder and connecting with others in truly wonderfilled and authentic ways.
La cha, Another Field, Morgan Hill, CA, USA says
I pray daily to be free from the conditioned mind. All teachings will help me and my clients as I allow my mind and heart to harmonize in my life and work. Thank for the continuing healing path you provide.
Michael Gamble, Other, EC says
I would be more connected to the world outside my body.
Betsey Thompson, Other, Brownsburg, IN, USA says
I would be a bolder, happier person
Suzanne Cody, Other, CA says
I would be a person who could have an open heart with everyone and not be afraid of rejection
I’d be more effective at work because my brain would would work better when I was not afraid of not getting enough done or worrying about getting fired
I’d be able to share my true sel
Lauren Knatz, Health Education, Marietta , PA, USA says
I would be living my life in the present. Not looking ahead or behind. Utilizing time to find joy while reaching my fullest potential and most authentic self.
Maria Huarte, Teacher, AR says
I would be a cheerful, enthusiastic mother less worried for keeping everything under control, less dramatic. I would also dare to deployi my creativity and ideas into new projects for my tiny Yoga studio and open myself to new challenges.
I would be a self confident daughter, wife, mothee, friend free from prejudice and bad thoughts.
Maria, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tammy Donat, Counseling, San Antonio, TX, USA says
What a great and powerful question that I have no doubt will lead to meaningful and healing work. I look forward to asking my clients this question. Thank you!
Shirley Dean, Other, AU says
I just kept asking myself over and over “Who would I be if I didn’t believe something was wrong with me?” for quite a while without actually trying to answer the question. it seemed that the important thing was to just ask the question. After some time a few things came – to feel comfortable in my own skin and to express myself freely while not being afraid of others’ reactions. Thank you so much Tara
Melissa E. Miller, Marriage/Family Therapy, San Jose , CA, USA says
What a great leading question for my clients! I’ll use it tomorrow.
Karen Lavie, Coach, NZ says
Thank you! Very helpful ‘who would you be without this fear?’ Imagining freedom, feeling of limitlessness, confidence, relaxed, smiling… (would be easier to listen and feel peaceful without music).
Sher Morg, Marriage/Family Therapy, San Rafael, CA, USA says
I think I would write more easily.
Chris M, Another Field, Santa Cruz, CA, USA says
I start to think that I would be a dynamic, creative individual. Then I’m haunted by my mother viciously gaslighting me and turning me into the family scapegoat. I sometimes wonder about an alleged physical limitation that resulted from a severe car accident at the age of two – when my mother was 10 feet away from me, not paying attention (or maybe, as suggested by some ‘psychics’, she was paying attention).
Been working on these issues most of my life, and finding it’s much harder that I thought it would be
Amy Fleming, Nursing, AU says
Without fear I would allow my whole self to flow and flourish. I would step into the unknown with curiosity and greater clarity. Without fear I would be able to better discern when caution is required. Mothering without fear would encourage my children to express and explore wholeheartedly. Without fear my thoughts would dance a rhythmic jig.
Lee Nugan, Psychotherapy, North Palm Beach, FL, USA says
This sounds so helpful and I think it could help me and my patients. Lee cln518@icloud.com
Terry E, Psychology, AU says
Fear can keep us safe, if we live without any fear, we make ourselves vulnerable to being hurt, emotionally and/or physically. However, we need to get the balance right, too much fear can trap us into not living and enjoying life.
Deb Thornberry, Another Field, CA says
Myself as the child of God He intended me to be & find my place to serve mankind.
VICTORIA J BERG, Another Field, Paso Robles, CA, USA says
I work with young parents of infants/toddlers with disabilities and see a path to use “No Fear” to give them hope.