tamia soto, Another Field, Miami Beach , FL, USAsays
It’s hard to recognize and bring forward these relationships. I need more time to think about it and internalize what you are saying but I really appreciate the course and the idea behind it. Thanks for helping me always
I believe when I forgive myself I leave much more room for love of others.. it’s hard to love others when I’m resentful at myself. Self forgiveness opens my heart and allows me to just be present
Forgiving is for getting. In forgiving, you are not only giving pardon, but also and moreover freeing yourself from great burden and gaining peace and renewal.
I believe trauma induced shame is at the root of so much pain and blockage between they heavy, tight, and constricting way things are and the light, loose, open way they can be, if and when I learn to accept and metabolize that would.
Powerful exercise Tara. Many thanks! I continue to ground myself as I work with people with addictions teaching meditation, yoga and martial arts. You’re work always helps to keep me grounded and motivated,particularly when I may have had a more challenging interaction while teaching.
Michelle Mistelske, Psychotherapy, Tucson, AZ, USAsays
I realized my people pleasing behaviors are just like Sam’s — out of my control. I tried to imagine forgiving myself instead of feeling ashamed. I think this might help and am willing to keep trying.
Thank you for this poignant teaching. The African saying that, ‘vengeance is a lazy form of grief’ explained an interaction with a family member, and my own tendency to blame myself, feel guilt resulting in self-denigration. Hearing, ‘It’s not your fault’ was what I needed to hear. Your message led to a lot of journalling and clarifying the anger as being deep hurt and sadness, and the feeling that I never mattered to anyone, was not respected. It’s not my fault.
I have been following Tara for some years; excited to work with this latest resource for letting go of shame and guilt (of which I still carry a lot). ☺️
Surprised there is no professional category for “writer”!
Thanks for sharing this.
I still have a lot of what I spoke about .
I do have to say it is not my fault.
I have spoke to a personal coach. Who is spiritual Mind it. She did tell me a couple of times to say it was not my fault.
Namaste 🙏
Thanks
Many blessings.
Mary Vail Grube, Another Field, Allen, TX, USAsays
Forgiving and accepting myself would help me stop fighting and demanding to get the recognition and respect I want from my husband when I understand I don’t have to do anything I think I would get more of what i would like to have
By showing love and compassion and forgiving myself, I am acknowledging that I am important, I am worthy and I love myself. Only when I love myself and understand that I behaved badly because I didn’t know better can I start to heal. I am realizing that at any given moment I can have bad judgement and not be proud of who I am. I can be kind and forgiving and try to improve myself because I want to be a better human being. It’s a journey but I know I am on the right path.
By softening peoples responses so they are more open and receptive to communicating more effectively. Allowing for more compassion and understanding within relationship.
Foster feeling better about oneself so more relaxed, open, less defensive and guarded etc
It feels like a weight lifted.
stress has caused me to lash out at my husband, daughter and son. all of who I love very much
It’s hard to recognize and bring forward these relationships. I need more time to think about it and internalize what you are saying but I really appreciate the course and the idea behind it. Thanks for helping me always
It’s difficult to imagine achieving this. But taking the first step is the way to get there.
Connecting with emotions of the past brings pain and shame. Guilt is not an issue. Not there yet (I mean in the present).
Recognizing the importance of belonging to myself is the key to forgiveness. I appreciate your words of wisdom, Tara!
I like the image of holding myself and forgiving myself.
I love Tara Brach talks and meditations.She is a true healer and precious gift to the world.Thank you Tara..❤️
Metod
I believe when I forgive myself I leave much more room for love of others.. it’s hard to love others when I’m resentful at myself. Self forgiveness opens my heart and allows me to just be present
Seems like a leap of faith, yet it opens the path to genuine loving relationships.
Thank you, Tara
Forgiving is for getting. In forgiving, you are not only giving pardon, but also and moreover freeing yourself from great burden and gaining peace and renewal.
I felt my guilt over mistakes I made while my daughter was growing up and how they impacted her.
Softening and opening my heart to myself, which in turn will bring compassion both inward and outward.
Tara Brach is giving us invaluable resources.
Thank you for this gift and your contribution.
I believe trauma induced shame is at the root of so much pain and blockage between they heavy, tight, and constricting way things are and the light, loose, open way they can be, if and when I learn to accept and metabolize that would.
I’m learning it’s healthy to let go of unhealthy people, that triggers emotional wounds .
Powerful exercise Tara. Many thanks! I continue to ground myself as I work with people with addictions teaching meditation, yoga and martial arts. You’re work always helps to keep me grounded and motivated,particularly when I may have had a more challenging interaction while teaching.
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I realized my people pleasing behaviors are just like Sam’s — out of my control. I tried to imagine forgiving myself instead of feeling ashamed. I think this might help and am willing to keep trying.
Thank you for offering your insights. I hope to be more compassionate with myself.
another very practical insight
Thank you!
Namaste and blessings! 🙏
Thank you
Self forgiveness means breaking the cycle of shame and unhealthy ways of expressing anger.
I have no idea how to forgive, either myself or others.
This talk was enlightening. I look forward to the talks that follow. Thank you.
Thank you for making this available
When I am gentle w/myself, I feel calm, and hopefully that will communicate peace to those around me.
if they can give themselves some grace maybe they would be willing to allow softening in their relationships.
Working on shame, thank you Tara
Thank you for this poignant teaching. The African saying that, ‘vengeance is a lazy form of grief’ explained an interaction with a family member, and my own tendency to blame myself, feel guilt resulting in self-denigration. Hearing, ‘It’s not your fault’ was what I needed to hear. Your message led to a lot of journalling and clarifying the anger as being deep hurt and sadness, and the feeling that I never mattered to anyone, was not respected. It’s not my fault.
I have been following Tara for some years; excited to work with this latest resource for letting go of shame and guilt (of which I still carry a lot). ☺️
Surprised there is no professional category for “writer”!
accepting parts of ourselves, leaning in to self-compassion, IS the healing.
Thank you 🙏
It would be more connected and true. Open and real.
Thank you Tara,
Always inspiring
More honesty.
Result in more embodiment and ability to connect with themselves and others. Thanks for sharing these free videos!
Thanks for sharing this.
I still have a lot of what I spoke about .
I do have to say it is not my fault.
I have spoke to a personal coach. Who is spiritual Mind it. She did tell me a couple of times to say it was not my fault.
Namaste 🙏
Thanks
Many blessings.
Forgiving and accepting myself would help me stop fighting and demanding to get the recognition and respect I want from my husband when I understand I don’t have to do anything I think I would get more of what i would like to have
By showing love and compassion and forgiving myself, I am acknowledging that I am important, I am worthy and I love myself. Only when I love myself and understand that I behaved badly because I didn’t know better can I start to heal. I am realizing that at any given moment I can have bad judgement and not be proud of who I am. I can be kind and forgiving and try to improve myself because I want to be a better human being. It’s a journey but I know I am on the right path.
Thank you Tara.
I took a big sigh of relief. I do forgive myself.
Thank you. Its worth a try. Its not my fault.
Lynda
There is so much grief and loss at the core of it! Self forgiveness is a slower process for me.😪 Thank you for an excellent lesson🙏🏼
By softening peoples responses so they are more open and receptive to communicating more effectively. Allowing for more compassion and understanding within relationship.
Foster feeling better about oneself so more relaxed, open, less defensive and guarded etc
Thank you 🙏🏼.
A very simple but effective reminder of how easy it can be to care not only for clients but for self as well. Thank you Tara, once again.
Genuinely forgive myself 🙏🏻 Thank you Tara you are a gift to my Being.🌸
Tara, thank you for brining up this theme during this time in history.
Thank you. Very helpful.
Helpful, thank you.
I want to forgive self and also forgive others