Feeling good that I have been moving forward in this evolution of recognizing the source of my anger and giving some compassion to the person I feel so much anger towards.
Such a truth principle to address the wounding within ourselves in order to be healed vessels that contain love to splash onto others. I too am a work in progress……Thank you Tara
Every blessing 🙏🏻💕
Sounds great in theory. But easier to say and hear than do! But it’s something that I need to do and I know it would leave me feeling freer and lighter.
Margaret Mitchell, Chiropractor, STILLWATER, MN, USAsays
I found compassion for myself…recognizing the challenging place I am in right now…
What a wonderful feeling…
It changed my whole perspective…
seeing what a difference sharing from this place makes!
Thank you!
Buddha-like maybe? I believe being raised by a dad whose whole family was angry was a sing that my anger is strongly related to my hereditary outcome of being adopted due to a family situation. I have worked diligently in my life of meditation and Yoga to work through an angry mind and a joyful soul. I follow and have met Jack way back when we were much younger and love his teaching. Interested to listen/read what your thoughts about personal as well as anger at a world wide situation. I am sure my soul is my saving Grace in conscious awareness and focus. Thank you 🙏
I have a chronic slant to self blame and often find this bumps me off my trajectory. When I gather myself and embrace my humanity, I laugh and forgive myself. I, however, find that my young little “judgement part” is far less amenable to change. We struggle back and forth to finally understand that this is not helpful in our collective progress towards enlightened freedom…so that’s where I am sitting at the moment. Without this tug of wills, my power and abundance will flourish and my path clear and empowered. Working on it….
I don’t know how I came to this “u-turn” practice in my own experience. Probably an amalgamation of many teachings and my own personal suffering? But I have struggled to share it with others because I just couldn’t find the language. Your simple “u-turn” explanation is just what I need to share it with clients. And the epiphany today for myself as that I can apply this same practice to self-blame and self-judgment, not just to my judgment of others. Thank you!
I’m afraid to let down my sheild, when my partner lashes out and shuts me down . Like I’m an unequal partner in parenting. My 14 year old daughter, from the back seat of the car, told him he “always talk down to Mom.” I don’t want my girls to hate me because I don’t stand up for myself . And she was right and called him out. He heard her. I didn’t want to start an argument. I want to see his leg in a trap but…I’m always afraid, walk on eggshells.
Karen Parrish, Health Education, Walnut Creek, CA, USAsays
I would be happier and I would feel better about myself. It hurts my heart when I am judgmental toward another person or toward myself for that matter. There is no reason to blame because there’s always something to learn or become conscious of instead. Blaming myself or others is an old way of trying to be in control and /or to protect myself.
I would be „ my better self“ and although this phrase is not new or foreign to me, I struggle on a daily basis with judgement and chronic blame…towards others as well as myself.
Doing a u-turn and have compassion for myself works fine, but I really couldn’t see the other person – in this instance – having his foot in a trap; he just had no regards for my feelings (my partner had just died) and he didn’t care hurting me, making me cry. And looking back on my life I find I’m usually the dog in the trap and when they see I’m trapped they kick me. Because they can. What do you do then?
Happier
I would be me.
My dog
Calmer and more peaceful in my daily life.
Feeling good that I have been moving forward in this evolution of recognizing the source of my anger and giving some compassion to the person I feel so much anger towards.
Better parent
Better parent
I would feel lighter and more open-hearted
A Truer Self
Such a truth principle to address the wounding within ourselves in order to be healed vessels that contain love to splash onto others. I too am a work in progress……Thank you Tara
Every blessing 🙏🏻💕
I was a bit surprised that it was very moving…I even got misty telling myself that it’s okay, that I’m okay, and can let go of my fears.
Thank you!
A calmer more loving person
A happier, more fun person who could let go of my own and others’ imperfections more easily. A person my kids and husband would want to be around.
Thank you🌺you have helped me rest in my meditation time.
I would regain integrity, feel settled. Empowered.
Sounds great in theory. But easier to say and hear than do! But it’s something that I need to do and I know it would leave me feeling freer and lighter.
I look forward to practicing this approach consciously.
I would be less judgemental to myself & others & I would struggle less & be more loving & kind to self & others.
I would be spacious.
I’d value my joyful spirit and curious self more
I found compassion for myself…recognizing the challenging place I am in right now…
What a wonderful feeling…
It changed my whole perspective…
seeing what a difference sharing from this place makes!
Thank you!
Truly Happy. No one special. Centered. Ordinary. Love.
That was lovely…I finally feel free from my unforgiveness towards an injustice.
thank you
I would be free and creative.
Buddha-like maybe? I believe being raised by a dad whose whole family was angry was a sing that my anger is strongly related to my hereditary outcome of being adopted due to a family situation. I have worked diligently in my life of meditation and Yoga to work through an angry mind and a joyful soul. I follow and have met Jack way back when we were much younger and love his teaching. Interested to listen/read what your thoughts about personal as well as anger at a world wide situation. I am sure my soul is my saving Grace in conscious awareness and focus. Thank you 🙏
I have a chronic slant to self blame and often find this bumps me off my trajectory. When I gather myself and embrace my humanity, I laugh and forgive myself. I, however, find that my young little “judgement part” is far less amenable to change. We struggle back and forth to finally understand that this is not helpful in our collective progress towards enlightened freedom…so that’s where I am sitting at the moment. Without this tug of wills, my power and abundance will flourish and my path clear and empowered. Working on it….
Such a huge relief. Compassion…for myself! AND, for another.
Thank you SO Very Much.
Deep Care,
I don’t know how I came to this “u-turn” practice in my own experience. Probably an amalgamation of many teachings and my own personal suffering? But I have struggled to share it with others because I just couldn’t find the language. Your simple “u-turn” explanation is just what I need to share it with clients. And the epiphany today for myself as that I can apply this same practice to self-blame and self-judgment, not just to my judgment of others. Thank you!
This was really wonderful! Thank you so much, Tara~
The authentic me
A person at peace with myself and others
I’m afraid to let down my sheild, when my partner lashes out and shuts me down . Like I’m an unequal partner in parenting. My 14 year old daughter, from the back seat of the car, told him he “always talk down to Mom.” I don’t want my girls to hate me because I don’t stand up for myself . And she was right and called him out. He heard her. I didn’t want to start an argument. I want to see his leg in a trap but…I’m always afraid, walk on eggshells.
A person who is free
Thank you
Free, loving, and accepting human being
Excellent exercise for breaking up hard feelings. Thank you.
Making a Uturn away from blame and anger (no matter how justified) would allow me to let go of hopelessness and despair and turn toward living fully.
Seems simple yet mighty difficult, especially in a charged situation and old hurts. I will explore more.
A baby
I would be a kind compassionate and a free person
I would be happier and I would feel better about myself. It hurts my heart when I am judgmental toward another person or toward myself for that matter. There is no reason to blame because there’s always something to learn or become conscious of instead. Blaming myself or others is an old way of trying to be in control and /or to protect myself.
I would be „ my better self“ and although this phrase is not new or foreign to me, I struggle on a daily basis with judgement and chronic blame…towards others as well as myself.
I would have more capacity to care for myself and focus my energy in a more positive direction. Blessings to you Tara for these helpful practices
I could stop beating myself up for thinking like this, and have a go at relaxing into myself and maybe see some of my relationships differently.
A more peaceful and productive person.
Doing a u-turn and have compassion for myself works fine, but I really couldn’t see the other person – in this instance – having his foot in a trap; he just had no regards for my feelings (my partner had just died) and he didn’t care hurting me, making me cry. And looking back on my life I find I’m usually the dog in the trap and when they see I’m trapped they kick me. Because they can. What do you do then?
More loving and accepting of others. More open to what the present moment can offer
i would be a peaceful, simple and free person.
You are. It takes practice. It’s easy to react and forget to self reflect. Thank you for the memory.
Thank you, this was very helpful. I guess forgiving & letting go of blame is a long process.