Tara Brach

Facing Fear (Part 2) – Awakening Your Fearless Heart

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Jun 1, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Poodle Outsmarts Leopard

  • A poodle outsmarted a leopard by pretending to be a fearsome predator, demonstrating how fear can drive cleverness.
  • This story illustrates fear as a natural, protective emotion that sometimes leads to smart survival tactics.
INSIGHT

Fear Lies in Anticipation

  • The main ingredient in fear is anticipation of something bad in the future, which often does not happen.
  • Much of our present life is contracted by worrying about this uncertain future, reducing our capacity to live fully.
ADVICE

Identify Fear Patterns

  • Recognize specific fears like failure or loneliness to start waking from the trance of fear.
  • Understanding how failure and fear of isolation often combine can deepen your awareness and healing process.
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