Awakening through Difficult Emotions: 'The Poison is the Medicine', with Tara Brach

Awakening through Difficult Emotions: "The Poison is the Medicine", with Tara Brach [2022-08-24]

Most of us know the pain of getting stuck in fear, anxiety, anger or shame. This exploration looks at how the emotion that takes over, when we attend with mindfulness and care, can become a place of deep transformation and freedom. Included in the talk is a guided RAIN meditation.

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With thanks and love, Tara

[PatriciaGordon-tw]

As an African American woman who dealing with overt racism...THIS IS A SAFE

[jadab]

I am 26 years old and my mom and all 4 of my grandparents have passed on. This has left me with an appetite for wisdom from the heart as I navigate this foggy phase of early adulthood. Your teachings have been a form of that for me and I can’t express enough gratitude. I don’t remember how I found you, but part of me has to think my elders have led me here. Your words feel deep, soft, and moving much like the advice of a wise mother. Thank you 🙏🏽 ❤️

[mojamurphy]

This is exactly what I'm going through right now. I'm a grandma that was ugly with her 2 year old grandson and was drowning in shame and guilt. This is the darkest part of my personality. I grew up fighting physically and verbally with my family as a regular way of life. I do not want to be that way. I've never been able to help my rage. But now Im awakening. I asked for help with this yesterday. Asked the universe. Today this video is in my feed. I've never watched Tara before. What a blessing. This life can be so amazing when I ask for help and stay open. ❤

[heatherdefazio]

Tara, this video found me today as I have been dealing with feelings of incredible rage and defensiveness for weeks. I've been feeling like I've been an animal trapped in a cage. Magic just occurred while watching your video. You are a magician!!! An alchemist! Thank you for guiding me through my feelings and giving me a tool (RAIN) that I can use for the rest of my life!!! Bless you! 🙌

[ShelaghBluebell]

Thabkyou Tara. An abandoned childhood left me with feelings of being "a delinquent"--ashamed and afraid much of my life. But in more recent years I have sought help, practiced some things, started believing in my strength. It takes time. I am writing my memoir which brings up the chaos of my war years, loss of my mother. loss of my father. loss of my one remaining sister. an, d yes, loss of myself. in childhood trauma., But I know I need to still listen to people who are clearly a lot more at peace with themselves. I've been listening a lot to Dr. Gabor Mate. I've been listening to Adyashanti and Jack Kornfield. Finally, I came to listen to you this morning. What took me so long!?! Blessings and love! Shelagh

[pranakaw]

Have been afraid in house alone, sudden panic attacks, unsubstantiated. This talk helped me to not be a deer in headlights and get fixated on the fear. I now tell myself, yep you feel fear, but there's also calm and oh, look there's a bit of courage, etc. AMAZINGLY HELPFUL!!! THANK-YOU TARA BRACH!!!

[Carolynb]

Tara, I stumbled upon your channel "by chance" yesterday morning (6-16-23) at 4am. The Universe is totally supporting me through a very difficult time by bringing your teachings and wisdom to me. I am so grateful to know my emotions are never wrong. They are really just a barometer of where I am in my spiritual journey. I will be listening to this again particularly the part about anger and shame! I look forward to managing my emotions in a healthier way and becoming the dominant force in my life.❤

[staciejean]

Thank you Tara. Little do you know, I fall.asleep to you most nights. The comforting voice leading me back to myself. Tonight was especially wonderful. I started the talk so full of fear and anxiety, I could hardly see its origin. It was a blinding fog of pain keeping me trapped and lost. By the end of your lesson, my breathing had slowed and my vision cleared and I could see how I have been abandoning myself. I made the "ancient commitment to never abandon myself " again. Thank you for being my guidance in this life. Though we've never met, you have brought so much healing into my life. From the bottom of my heart, Thank you!💖

[SuperMagzie]

I never post comments on YouTube and i definitely didn't think Tara would need it because she is so loved. But i am so so so moved by gratitude that i am forced to access the only way i can let it flow. Thank you Tara, for just being you and being there in this world. ❤️

[biicoachingformndkarlotto]

Yep, purging and crying during the meditation and loved the story about the blind donkey and all his friends ❤

[blandineyernaux]

Thank you Tara very much for this invitation to embracing sorrow and remembering our vastness, love, and kindness. Bless you <3

[anjukrishna]

Thank you so much . Grateful that I have a person to trust at 2 am when all those fears and anxieties crumbles my soul. Within 42 minutes you brought me back to light . Thank you Ma’am.❤

[littlelumber]

Thanks Tara. With your help I tip-toed to edge of the dark abyss, it’s a very cold and desolate place. I wish I could better describe it, but it’s an incredibly painful place to linger. I went armed with my shield of self-compassion and love and spent some time there, with your help. I’m so thankful for your guidance. 🥰

[VictoriaMartinez-hgtt]

Hearing this beautiful, tender woman so committed to healing the world talking about this topic brought tears of gratitude to my eyes.

[maincharacterNRG]

I used to listen to your podcasts religiously when I was in college but I lost track of you until now, when YouTube recommended you. It’s so nice to reconnect. Thanks for the reminders that I’m worthy and that these emotions are here for me. And thanks for the laugh (the ice cream story 😆). You are amazing and I’m looking forward to reincorporating your teachings into my life. 🙏🏽 💖

[michaelsmith]

We’re glad you are here. And so for your pain and loss of loved ones. Namaste

[JustinLinder-uokj]

I love my Mom very much, but if i would have had a Mom like you; i would have flourished. Parenting is hard, but when you're navigating society and demands and pressure; any parents in a tight spot would lose their minds. I just suffer with so much shame and guilt instilled by my mom that i know ill never heal from because she isnt aware of it. She think im choosing to be depressed, its in my head, or because of drugs... And i dont know how to find peace without my parents validation... Letting go of that when its literally apart of your essence...

[sharonsaunders]

Thus was beautiful, i wish i could have loved myself sooner, been kinder etc
Thanks Tara, I'm 66 and i hope its not too late for me to waje to this and forgive myself for my wtong doings. Xx

[JaimeBrame]

This was exactly what I needed this morning. Been so caught up in anger which translates to fear. Loving myself this morning.

[patriciaquaglia]

I wish I got a hold of this 30 years ago. I suffered for that long not knowing this stuff. I felt like I was gonna throw up too but boy the freedom afterward! Thank you Tara and may the Universe bless you immensely in all areas!