Whenever I do this, I always find myself crying or in tears. Several times that I have never been for myself or stood up for myself- often shelving the unpleasant emotions. Still a lot of things to work on, but knowing this practice truly increase my awareness of the young me.
Ohh that’s my most important exercise ❤️and I remind myself that I am good enough and that it is okay to fall short and my thoughts are real but not true 🥰
A mix of faith in my goodness and humor to my shortcomings is a good start!
The heart space can hold it all ❤️
Reminded me that I carry a card in my wallet that Tara had created a while ago- to use the three steps and practice them multiple times a day. No special equipment needed, just a moment in the present to make a shift.
Sarah Edwards, Psychotherapy, PIne Moiuntain Club, CA, USAsays
The two arrows is such a useful metaphor. Thank you. I am in private practice and find self-judgement to such a common roadblock to self healing for my clients. For myself, blessedly I am very tolerant and compassionate toward myself, but sure enough in the exercise there is one area where I am not. When I thoughtlessly do things that are going to make my life more difficult. Like not marking a needed date in my notes or on my calendar that means I must spend time reconstructing when it might have occurred. Yes, self-compassion at such times, small as they are, certainly calls for self-compassion for my pressed and stressed self who sometime overlooks details. Thank you for the opportunity to identify this for what it is and shift my reactions.
In my head my story/ my blame, then feeling it in my body especially my heart and belly allowed me to somehow surrender and feel the space to be with it all … it’s raw, also uncomfortable but not suffering anymore… and in the process of changing/ transforming.
Kristen Dahlstrom, Other, Ellicott City, MD, USAsays
I feel most vulnerable around losing control of my emotions, usually anger/frustration.
It’s ok to feel these big emotions. Things are really hard right now.
Loved watching all episodes! very helpful. Tara explains it so well, but also short and to the point, with great examples of clients, the dog, etc – well done.
Whenever I do this, I always find myself crying or in tears. Several times that I have never been for myself or stood up for myself- often shelving the unpleasant emotions. Still a lot of things to work on, but knowing this practice truly increase my awareness of the young me.
a wonderful practice that soften my heart space.i could feel the connection to myself that i had been longing since long time.
it felt so good. Thank you 🙂
Ohh that’s my most important exercise ❤️and I remind myself that I am good enough and that it is okay to fall short and my thoughts are real but not true 🥰
A mix of faith in my goodness and humor to my shortcomings is a good start!
The heart space can hold it all ❤️
Reminded me that I carry a card in my wallet that Tara had created a while ago- to use the three steps and practice them multiple times a day. No special equipment needed, just a moment in the present to make a shift.
The two arrows is such a useful metaphor. Thank you. I am in private practice and find self-judgement to such a common roadblock to self healing for my clients. For myself, blessedly I am very tolerant and compassionate toward myself, but sure enough in the exercise there is one area where I am not. When I thoughtlessly do things that are going to make my life more difficult. Like not marking a needed date in my notes or on my calendar that means I must spend time reconstructing when it might have occurred. Yes, self-compassion at such times, small as they are, certainly calls for self-compassion for my pressed and stressed self who sometime overlooks details. Thank you for the opportunity to identify this for what it is and shift my reactions.
“This belongs.” This is so novel for me, so helpful. Thank you.
Moving to heartspace brought back some familiar sobs, but the image of the waves kept my breathing manageable
In my head my story/ my blame, then feeling it in my body especially my heart and belly allowed me to somehow surrender and feel the space to be with it all … it’s raw, also uncomfortable but not suffering anymore… and in the process of changing/ transforming.
I feel most vulnerable around losing control of my emotions, usually anger/frustration.
It’s ok to feel these big emotions. Things are really hard right now.
understanding from the heart and why this pain hurt occurred.
compassion for self
I realized that when I stand up for myself I feel guilty for doing that. I want to work on that mindset.
Loved watching all episodes! very helpful. Tara explains it so well, but also short and to the point, with great examples of clients, the dog, etc – well done.
Not believing thoughts and dropping into feelings has created a break in my rumination and allowed me to rest with what is.