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The RAIN of Self-Compassion (2015-12-16)

Tara Brach

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The Trance of Unworthy

In trance when we're thinking something's wrong, our attention's narrowed and we're focused specifically on the beliefs and feelings of what's wrong. One physician described it happening to him. He was quite embarrassed when performing a female pelvic exam. To his embarrassment he had unconsciously formed a habit of whistling softly. The middle-aged lady suddenly burst out laughing and further embarrassing me.

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