The 7 Tara Brach on dealing with fear and uncertainty
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May 26, 2025 
In this insightful conversation, Elahe Izadi, a Washington Post colleague and host of Post Reports, interviews Tara Brach, a therapist with a PhD and expert in mindfulness. They dive into navigating fear and uncertainty through mindfulness practices, discussing the RAIN technique for emotional awareness. Tara shares how self-compassion and community connection can transform anxiety, especially in today's chaotic world. Their discussion emphasizes the healing power of kindness, self-acceptance, and recognizing our fears as a path toward resilience.
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Fear Rises with Isolation
- Fear spikes due to social isolation and media's negative impact, especially in young people.
- Feeling connected calms fear as it stems from a sense of disconnection and lack of belonging.
Fear's Protective Role
- Fear is a natural and intelligent emotion wired to protect us from danger.
- Unprocessed fear locks the nervous system into reactivity even without real threats.
Mindful Pausing to Meet Fear
- Pause and breathe to interrupt reactive fear patterns.
- Use mindfulness to recognize fear, welcome it, and relate to it without being overwhelmed.
