Healing Self-Doubt - Tara Brach 

I don’t know what I would do without you and your teaching! Thank you!

I discovered Tara Brach through the Palouse Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction online course. Hearing her voice on the RAIN meditation that she contributed to that course was so moving that I sought out more. Simply reading these things is not enough for me...I need to hear it and then begin to incorporate it into my own thoughts and heart. This particular teaching was profoundly "on point" for me. I have much work to do, yet. Peace to everyone here and my deepest appreciation to Tara Brach for sharing herself with the wider community.

Man...this is the first video I have ever watched of Tara's but I feel like she's my second mom

Tara has a way of talking to your soul, where all your thoughts You battle daily disappear and the way you have been operating seems silly. She puts things into perspective. When she talks it’s calming, and at least in my mind makes things make sense. She was meant to do what she does and my heart is completely open. I’m amazed.

I've been watching her video for the past two months now and it's been helping the hell out of me. One can only be thankful. Greetings from Brasil

I am so appreciative of all the talks that Tara Brach provides for free for all to benefit. True humility, generosity and compassionate lovingkindness, indeed!

35:04 "if I don't know you, it's easy to hate you, if I look in your eyes, I can't" 36:28 That story was a huge relief for me

Endless thanks Tara. This is perhaps the most profound and succinct information I’ve heard, ever on you tube. Pertains to every human on some level. Delivered with absolute Grace, and right on time! Blessings and much love to all beings!

Real but not true, It's amazing how that phrase can dissolve the trance, even if only for a while. Thank you

As a way of responding to some of the comments further down in this section,I feel compelled to say that I do not feel Tara is setting herself up as some type of Guru.I think the way these talks are delivered is very much based on a kind of person to person level,Like this is my experience and it might well be yours too,we are all human together experiencing these things."I have had self doubts,I have insecurities too" and this is a way that Buddhist practice and western psychology has come up with ways of dealing with and overcoming some of the universal problems of life.If you disagree then that is fine.i personally have not found anything but validation in watching these talks and they help you realise you are not alone in facing all these various insecurities and problems.It takes quite a lot of skill to deliver these talks in this calm captivating way and I am glad she has put them out there.

Tara, thank you so much for this timely message. I'm 59 and only now am I able get a glimpse of the mind's machinations. I've been napping way too long. Thanks for the wake-up call. Peace.

Your voice and your words are like a soft cozy blanket to my Soul ❤️ Under cozy blanket, everything will be alright.

thank you so much for your kind words. your voice is so calming and everytime I listen to a podcast of yours I learn something new about myself.

Thank you for bringing me to the root of my suffering

I love Tara’s stories and jokes. A sense of humor is such a gift!

Let the heart lead is somehow difficult in autopilot world

Letting it go makes me think that I might confirm I’m right, that I’m not worthy. By keeping the thought of not being worthy I feel there’s a possibility I may be wrong, and one day I find out I was wrong in thinking that way. Great questions you asked. Now that I’m working on being ok with the unknown I want to let this go and watch the magic that comes with not being afraid of outcomes. Thank you!

I love Tara Brach and I love Byron Katie, and so I love Tara explaining Katie's teachings. Both of these women have brought me to sanity many times. Thank You from my heart.

Ditto All! Tara is a true master.

I just love you, I have a statue of the happy Buda, and I’m going to pursue it.

I'd like to be like you!!! Do the same for people, enlighten myself

Thank you Tara🤗❤️

The quality of her voice penetrated my sleep in it’s inquiry n healing

You have saved me. I’m an alcoholic and can you recommend a podcast by you for this?

This is perfect for me in my life right now. Especially after listening to Diederik Wolsak yesterday.

This is my favourite Tara Branch video so far. Powerful and helpful, please keep up the great work!

Imposter syndrome is a sign of sanity--of not buying into a role. All roles are matters of imposture, each is to an extent pretend and play.

Maybe that nakedness theme is for those soul's like me who need to hear it randomly.. NOT so random. They are universal "GOD" "shot's" I call them moments of personal private knowing in synchronicity with our spirit guide's (or what you know yours as)... thank you Tara. You are truly a blessing that brings me DAILY gratitude and growth. I can genuinely respectfully say I love me a little bit more through you. Namaste 🙏🙌💝

Love to you all ❤️

"It's real, but not true." Words to live by.

No words can describe how amazing you are and how you're helping me open my mind. Thankyou Tara :)

Great talk. Good combo of wisdom and laughter :)

I am grateful for every single one of your talks! You are such an inspiration for me as mindfulness teacher!

Thank you so much Tara. This is so true and beautiful. Your wisdom is a blessing.

Thank you so much Tara, for generously sharing your gift to accompany people as they explore their own limiting beliefs. This video is exactly what I wanted and needed today. I will make every effort to pay it forward.

I wish Tara was my guide , someone who would guide me through every decision on my life , in person

Why do so many people dislike Tara Brach? What is wrong with them?

Some of us never are strong enough to 'compensate' for feelings of low worth with achievements and external validation. We just fold and hide away...

Holy magnificence. Thank you, Tara.

Thank you for your work and gifts. This was very powerful and meaningful.

You are amazing. You approach the subject in a very soft way. I feel peace just listening to you. Thank you.

thank you Tara... your talks and Sounds True programs have helped me so much... your words touch me deeply...

Thank you for this teaching. I have been getting curious about my habits of overwhelm and confusion, my complex of self-doubt and practicing to open to these ancient feelings instead of running. Thank you for confirming my inquiry and process. It is natural when we deepen awareness to feel meet and release sensations/energy. I love your way to teaching it so that it is accessible, and the funny stories as well as that insight into Hitler's family. Self-doubt gone amok.

thank you Tara. The mystery I've been living is. will my authentic self be financially provided for? I am no longer able to go back to the old egoic way of contributing in the world. Would you share your thoughts on this? Thank you!

So thankful and blessed by her teachings

thank you for helping me find stillness & quiet.

On point…this one helped me really sit with this self doubt/fear and the outcome was a great breakthrough 🎉

So powerful. Thank you so much Tara.

This is such a good talk. So much truth in it. There is no other way but to be our authentic selves, otherwise we live a false life.

Thank you but very difficult work to do alone

Thank you! This was very helpful.You have a very compassionate and calm way of presenting very meaningful teachings, Tara. Inspiring.

Thank you so much. I love your stories and soothing voice.

This is very much like Primal Therapy. But much, much better. Thank you. I would like to take a session with you if that was possible.

Thank you! This was very helpful today :)

You tell the most wonderful stories Tara

Awesome. Thanks so much!

love u Tara.

Magnificent - a healing tool for profound self-doubt - thank you so much.

Thank you! Namaste

Thank you!❤

Thank you so much this was beautiful and so helpful! Love you !

Thank you . I always love your humorous setups and loving treatments of the subjects.

Thank you.

Thank you so much Tara!!!You are so beautiful and connected . You are an inspiration.

I'm,sorry I felt so excluded at a 7 day retreat I had to leave - can you help people in your retreats love newcomers - thank you

thank you

Thanks

How do you convince yourself these things aren’t true? I’m kind of stuck there, sorting through lies and truth.

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:58 🤔 *Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, faced doubt as his last challenge before enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, representing universal struggles with self-doubt.* 02:51 🌱 *The woman's self-doubt is paralleled with the Buddha's questioning of his capacity for an awakened heart and mind, showing the universality of self-doubt.* 03:44 🔄 *Self-doubt, like the Buddha's uncertainty, often revolves around questions of worthiness, lovability, and the ability to connect with others.* 05:29 🔄 *Our sense of identity plays a crucial role in determining whether we live in self-doubt or move towards freedom.* 07:40 🧠 *When caught in self-doubt, practicing mindful awareness and investigation can weaken the grip of beliefs, fostering a sense of freedom.* 09:29 🤝 *Consensual beliefs about right and wrong guide us individually and societally, influencing our laws and rules.* 12:37 💔 *Our most persistent beliefs often revolve around personal deficiencies, stemming from a primitive sense of identity as a vulnerable and separate self.* 18:32 🔄 *Living exclusively with an identity tied to the egoic self leads to self-doubt; trusting basic goodness requires discovering a larger, more authentic sense of self.* 19:55 🔄 *The false self, seeking external validation, perpetuates a cycle of never feeling "enough," leading to imposter syndrome and a sense of being a fraud.* 22:47 🎭 *Seeking affirmation is temporary and fuels self-doubt, making us Teflon for compliments and Velcro for criticism.* 25:56 ❓ *Reflecting on what could go wrong if we let go of a limiting belief can reveal fears that hinder the process of overcoming self-doubt.* 26:54 🧠 *Beliefs can be rigid and deeply ingrained, shaping our experiences and actions.* 28:13 🤔 *Powerful beliefs, fueled by fear, can lead to extreme behaviors and perceptions.* 30:29 🔄 *Our beliefs are often conditioned by culture and upbringing, shaping our interactions with others.* 30:52 🔄 *Gandhi's perspective: "Your beliefs become your thoughts, words, actions, habits, character, and destiny."* 31:18 ⚖️ *Limiting beliefs on a societal level can lead to war, social injustice, and harm to the environment.* 32:32 🌍 *Hildegarde of Bingen emphasizes the need to take back our own listening and see our own light.* 33:54 🌱 *Illusions persist until investigated; examining and loosening societal fears and beliefs is crucial.* 34:51 🤝 *Interpersonal understanding and deep listening are essential for breaking down beliefs of separation.* 36:18 🌧️ *The RAIN (Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Non-Identification) process helps explore and release self-doubt.* 43:20 💡 *"It is real but not true" - understanding that beliefs feel real but may not reflect ultimate truth.* 45:10 🤲 *The phrase "Not my will but my heart's will" can help navigate triggers and challenging beliefs.* 46:35 🌟 *The story of the Buddha highlights the importance of seeking a larger truth beyond self-doubt.* 53:01 🧘‍♂️ *Investigating self-doubt with questions about its impact and imagining life without the belief.* 54:11 🌌 *Resting in presence allows a connection with a larger reality beyond the conditioned interpretation.* Made with HARPA AI

Oh man: loving without holding back. Like children do. That's why being around children is such a blessing. Children are the fathers of men. Maria Montessori. Get back to your childlike innocence and match up the inner and the outer, like children do.

And right at the end I in my mind realised I was looking at a puppy dog.the power of meditation....xxx very cute...some puppies have nice live some have horrid. If my mindbus a puppy dog how do i want to train it....lol. xxx you have a wonderful way x thankyou. Xx

Tara i love you 😘

Heard her on the radio briefly and was taken by what she said and how she said it. But strangely after watching some vids, the feeling is more about something I've been noticing lately -- our tendency to sit in rapt attention while some guru or teacher or expert speaks, telling us what we already know, but we don't trust unless someone in authority speaks it. But that person is just like us, they only know their own experience, and yet we take their experience to be gospel or universal truth, because they have a privileged position. And while Tara clearly has much to offer, isn't there a danger in so readily deferring to authority? And theoretically couldn't anyone in the audience get up and speak and have just as much insight? I am distrustful of any hierarchy I guess...

I was born, raised an omnivore, and now I am a Vegan 🌱💕

So much self loathing and I am not enough. Relief seems beyond reachable even after so many years of more or less continuous striving. Does it ever end?

I have an aggresive sociopath as a close relative. He doens't have help nor wants it... I want the best for him, but i do have to be very careful what i say to him. Contact is impossible for me. Has been for years. Just to toxic, hurtful and potentially dangerous.

For some is that we are the verge of homelessness.

self-efficacy based on real achievement is legit. Does it lessen the dread of death and loss? Even then there is doubt, but not always--only when the question arises. Psychopaths don't worry about this stuff about themselves.

❤💫❤

Were you ever at Green Gulch? You look familiar.

I just don't really know what to do sometimes.

Tara brach meditation

Is Tara extrasensory?

Is doubt the same as fear?

Which book was she recommending?

Beautiful lady her skin ❤❤❤

35:25

Funny story- I was running security for a Burning Man event, and I took my 16 year old son. After the first couple of days I asked my son "Son, how are you handeling all the nakedness?" My son responded "It's only awkward when you stare?" lololol

buddha thinks he's no one, no different than anyone else, that's what makes him altruistic.

Tara do you need a gynaecologist??

I love you Tara but the story about the cow being always a cow and now a fish was not a very compassionate story. As a vegan I’m shocked and saddened, a cow and a fish are living sentient beings not for us to torture and eat.

Thank you so much for this🤍

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