Do you feel Overwhelmed? Turning Stress into a Gateway of Awakening - Tara Brach

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  • Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
  • Do you feel Overwhelmed? Turning Stress into a Gateway of Awakening - Tara Brach
    Stress and overwhelm are spiking around the globe. This talk explores how we can practice with the arising of stress in ways that calm our body and tap our capacity for full presence, wisdom and love.
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  • @RedwoodEden
    @RedwoodEden 4 місяці тому +63

    I listen to Tara each morning as I prepare for the work day. These talks set the tone for my day and fill me with the wisdom I need to navigate the challenges of teaching Middle School. Thank you for your insight and generosity, Tara. You’ve made a big difference in my life. ❤ 🙏

  • @wlaffin99
    @wlaffin99 4 місяці тому +62

    Thanks! If i could bottle your voice, your message, your humble reciting of subtle and funny and meaningful home-hitting stories, i would put it in a pill and the label would say, "Take only once a day, and only when you want to really feel how much your life matters... and only when you want to really realize how beautiful it is that you have a chance to be here, in this time that we live... now". 💖

  • @allanreyes6873
    @allanreyes6873 4 місяці тому +9

    I handle the notes like anybody else does... but, ahhh, the pauses, that's where the magic is. That's where the art, the mystery, and the divine reside ❤

  • @lesleymcmillan1893
    @lesleymcmillan1893 4 місяці тому +23

    Yes overwhelm is THE word i choose to describe how i mostly feel these days. Thank you❤❤❤ Tara

  • @KnottyToys
    @KnottyToys 4 місяці тому +4

    Yes, having tea with Mara always reminds me that we all want to be safe, to be loved. Thank you✨💜

  • @yanoryarguedas1902
    @yanoryarguedas1902 4 місяці тому +6

    I was the worst thing that ever happened to me.. I'm a professor and I couldn't work because of anxiety, couldn't remember things, couldn't concentrate, couldn't drive my car because of fear.... I compiled a few things that have been working on me.. Hopefully it will work out for someone else ❤

  • @nias3202
    @nias3202 4 місяці тому +5

    Thank you, dear Tara! It was truly helpful to see that my loneliness might become the loneliness instead. Meditation and your talks help me to reconnect with nature and all its beings. It is strange, the harder I try things, I get further away from my needs. I hope there will be some letting go around Easter. Dancing alone in my room is my go to for stress release. I recommend "All you need is love" by the Beatles as a song:)

  • @lindaelarde2692
    @lindaelarde2692 4 місяці тому +21

    I burst into tears 3 times listening to your talk....thank you...I guess I had stuff there that needed release. 😢😊

    • @wlaffin99
      @wlaffin99 4 місяці тому +4

      1. she (young girl) when stressed, put her hand on the heart of her dog - to feel their heart - to quiet hers
      2. I see you Mara, come, let's have tea
      3. from the Poet Rilke, the press of time, all this hurrying soon will be over - only when we tarry do we touch the holy
      Tara via youtube > all meds and any other numbing mechanism we use to artificially suppress what's real, what's there, what's ours.... life's signal to awaken

    • @jacquelincran3134
      @jacquelincran3134 4 місяці тому +1

      Mee too
      Theres just So much we can not change

  • @leonachanning
    @leonachanning 4 місяці тому +3

    I had the real overwhelm from so much trauma and no support system thankyou for your videos you are helping so so much! sending love❤️

  • @BonnieJean369
    @BonnieJean369 4 місяці тому +17

    This was a truly beautiful and much needed talk, thanks Tara.

    • @wendyparry437
      @wendyparry437 4 місяці тому +1

      Hi Bonnie . I live in the UK and this sense of overwhelm has increased pro covid. Our inflation has been high causing worry. We all need to step back now and disconnect . Keep enjoying these talks .

    • @BonnieJean369
      @BonnieJean369 4 місяці тому +1

      Aye, important to stay present and be in nature.

  • @GodHelpMe369
    @GodHelpMe369 4 місяці тому +4

    prayer:
    - health wealth love
    - deeper closer healthier connections with those whom I love...
    - healing, on every level, in every way, for all of us
    - to be radically honest, with everyone, about everything
    - financial freedom
    - twin-flame reunion
    - a tribe of real friends
    - for all of us to thrive off our talents and passions...
    - blissful magical wonderous joy, always, in all ways...

    • @noonespecial4171
      @noonespecial4171 4 місяці тому

      Anything but what you have huh? Must always chase, get something.

  • @lindaelarde2692
    @lindaelarde2692 4 місяці тому +6

    "I should be doing something else"....LOL 😂 The existential dread of uberFOMO!

  • @lisbethoverton444
    @lisbethoverton444 4 місяці тому +3

    Wow! What an amazing way to begin this new day! In deep gratitude for your wisdom and teachings 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @marypathopkins3029
    @marypathopkins3029 4 місяці тому +14

    It helps so much that you share your own experience and that of others. I often forget how connected we all are or can be. Your stories and humorous anecdotes makes the message easier to relate. Thank you, Tara.

  • @MustafaAhmed-hn2wj
    @MustafaAhmed-hn2wj 4 місяці тому +2

    "Its good that you didn't start shaving" at 7:29 was such a funny quip I had to comment and mention it. 😂😂 Your husband must be a funny guy.

  • @lisaf6257
    @lisaf6257 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you very much, this hit the spot today ❤🙏🏼.

  • @stathoulaflessa
    @stathoulaflessa 4 місяці тому +2

    Your words truly soothing my mind....thank you for offering your wisdom worldwidely!!!

  • @1Thedairy
    @1Thedairy 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you Tara that was really helpful. I’m under a great deal of stress with my husband and my dog atm. I needed a strategy to cope.

  • @JK-dk7en
    @JK-dk7en 4 місяці тому +2

    Oh, Tara! You've given me so much comfort over the yrs. More than anyone except my mom, you've made me feel like and believe that I might truly be ok. Thank you!

  • @lindaelarde2692
    @lindaelarde2692 4 місяці тому +3

    Not enough time....the ultimate scarece resource!🫤

  • @gayathriganesan67
    @gayathriganesan67 4 місяці тому +1

    I found the girl touching her dog near its heart so touching. I’ve started to do that to my cat in moments of stress. Thank you Tara. ❤

  • @carlabonner9704
    @carlabonner9704 4 місяці тому +7

    Thank you, thank you, thankYou, Tara 🙏🌿

  • @monarich5445
    @monarich5445 4 місяці тому +4

    Oh Tara! Thank you for sharing your wisdom. This has come to me in a timely moment. I will learn to PAUSE between the note 🎶of my life. Thank so much!!

  • @stephaniegittos1685
    @stephaniegittos1685 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Tara. Your work is amazing, I love how you bring yourself in the sessions: the stories, the humour and the self reflections… May you receive back all the goodness you send us ❤

  • @noonespecial4171
    @noonespecial4171 4 місяці тому +1

    I like the story of having tea with Mara your wonderful husband Jonathan faust told the other week. Thank yiu both for so, so much wonderful work you both have worked so hard on in your own lives and share with the world 🙏🙏🙏

  • @brendamanchester6969
    @brendamanchester6969 3 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful Tara, thank you 🙏💗

  • @Littlebusthatcould
    @Littlebusthatcould 25 днів тому

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • @lisacomeau9204
    @lisacomeau9204 4 місяці тому +1

    This was very helpful. Thank you ❤❤❤

  • @Cutebutnotpetable
    @Cutebutnotpetable 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you, Tara. Just what I needed to hear this morning. So beautifully said.

    • @bodylessons
      @bodylessons 4 місяці тому

      I wish I could say this helped

  • @crystalfolse3208
    @crystalfolse3208 4 місяці тому +1

    I have no time to rush ❤

  • @emilywilson7308
    @emilywilson7308 4 місяці тому +4

    Perfect timing!❤
    Now I need to rush and get my taxes done!😂

    • @Tinyteacher1111
      @Tinyteacher1111 4 місяці тому +1

      Ha ha!! I was thinking the exact same thing!!!

  • @judyyoung623
    @judyyoung623 4 місяці тому +3

    Thanks so much

  • @susansacco7583
    @susansacco7583 21 день тому

    Thank you💕🌸
    New staple.

  • @BS-fb5cn
    @BS-fb5cn 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank You for sharing your thoughts, experiences and wisdom.

  • @cindyc5058
    @cindyc5058 4 місяці тому +1

    So helpful and spot on for me. Mara has been visiting a lot - I appreciate all that you shared in this video ❤🙏🏻

  • @ann5944
    @ann5944 3 місяці тому +1

    i noticed in my rush of overwhelm a fear of regret when not doing 🍵 but what kind of regret am i setting myself up for, making list after list and in the process rushing towards a life of less meaning? beautiful talk ❤

  • @Jenn-1222
    @Jenn-1222 4 місяці тому +1

    Wow. This was exactly what I needed this morning. Talking to my “Mara” was powerful and painful. Thank you Tara, as always ❤

  • @sbenglishlanguagecourses1246
    @sbenglishlanguagecourses1246 3 місяці тому

    Thank you, Tara.

  • @AuntMay2011
    @AuntMay2011 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Tara... this was much needed today and so very helpful. Thank you.

  • @ML-kz5nx
    @ML-kz5nx 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much, Tara❤

  • @judeskingsbury5549
    @judeskingsbury5549 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you! I really appreciate your amazing energy and wisdom.
    I want to see your sweet new pup🐾🐾🐾❤️

  • @palomaplazas1
    @palomaplazas1 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you Tara. Tea is set up for my meeting with Mara. Perfect timing...

  • @yildizstopford7176
    @yildizstopford7176 4 місяці тому

    Thank you Tara I love your talks, and it helps me to slow down and work at staying balanced in my body. I'm very overwhelmed with Israel committing genocide and having killed over 40000 Palestinians, mostly women and children. It is a horrific slaughter that the USA are complicit in along with most of the West - that is sad for everyone in the world

  • @zahdezine
    @zahdezine 4 місяці тому +1

    Such an important and beautiful message in these troubling stressful times - Thankyou ❤

  • @leepeterson2134
    @leepeterson2134 3 місяці тому

    Oh Tara, this talk so touches into where I am in my path now. Thank you deeply for this shared teaching. Thank you.

  • @user-ev6xm8vo9n
    @user-ev6xm8vo9n 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful! Thank you.🙏

  • @helenarundel4448
    @helenarundel4448 4 місяці тому

    Thank you Tara 🙏🏽🥰

  • @lindamilne3166
    @lindamilne3166 4 місяці тому

    Thank You Tara❤

  • @Vitamin.joe1
    @Vitamin.joe1 3 місяці тому

    I feel seen. Thank you. It’s hard.

  • @Ullabrittnielsen
    @Ullabrittnielsen 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so so much 🙏

  • @BS-fb5cn
    @BS-fb5cn 4 місяці тому

    Thanks!

  • @susansacco7583
    @susansacco7583 2 місяці тому

    Thank you💕

  • @patricialawson-df4wo
    @patricialawson-df4wo 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Tara for the reminders. Especially for meditation. ❤

  • @lindaamendola1650
    @lindaamendola1650 4 місяці тому

    Especially Amazing and needed ....thank you so much Tara❤

  • @lindaelarde2692
    @lindaelarde2692 4 місяці тому

    Love this.. thank you for reminding me that this is a shared human experience and bringing a bit of humor to the buzzing, whirring wonder of it all!❤

  • @TheKennygill
    @TheKennygill 3 місяці тому

    Tara your talks are just amazing I really appreciated hearing these words ❤

  • @wendyparry437
    @wendyparry437 4 місяці тому

    Many thanks Tara for this sensible talk , it all makes sense really. True stress was around during WW1 AND 2 . In a sense we have been protected since this era. Now we are experiencing a new 20th century stress (covid and cost living) I think we all have to distance ourselves from it as you suggest.

  • @donnao2685
    @donnao2685 4 місяці тому

    I've been using this breathing technique every night since last year to help fall asleep. It works.

  • @michaelsmith2884
    @michaelsmith2884 4 місяці тому

    I hope you find an environment where you are safe and your non verbal skills or utilizing your tech skills can be utilized.

  • @valeriehopebennett
    @valeriehopebennett 4 місяці тому +1

    CONNECT and regulates all i enjoyed this information and deeply appreciate the great sharing YOU THE BREATH is ENOUGH/

  • @kate-miawhite5633
    @kate-miawhite5633 4 місяці тому

    ❤❤

  • @SantaCruzHappy1
    @SantaCruzHappy1 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much Tara. I needed this today... in a big way. I am going to incorporate this practice of breathing and having tea with Marra when she rears her head.

  • @joanjettboy
    @joanjettboy Місяць тому

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @airdrumchick
    @airdrumchick 4 місяці тому

    Very nice. Greets from Holland ❤️❤️❤️

  • @pinkifloyd7867
    @pinkifloyd7867 4 місяці тому

  • @williamvedder1991
    @williamvedder1991 4 місяці тому

    💖

  • @empressah888
    @empressah888 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks and blessings Tara ❤ also pups usually need to do two or more little wees each time, until they’re a little bigger. Even dogs will do two each time they go 😘

  • @cle5050
    @cle5050 4 місяці тому +1

    It's as if you have read my private texts. Perhaps I should start in a different verbiage. Thank you for your generous interpretation.

  • @quilting
    @quilting 4 місяці тому +1

    ho hum are we human beings or human doings ho hum one must do what one must do i feel awareness cuts the sharp edge of focus ho hum

  • @lonelyoldfathomelessbum
    @lonelyoldfathomelessbum 4 місяці тому +1

    namaste'

  • @lauranace1375
    @lauranace1375 4 місяці тому

    ❤️🙏❤️

  • @woodspriteful
    @woodspriteful 4 місяці тому +1

    My 9 year old asked about anxiety, so we went searching for descriptions and videos that could get through. Her takeaway this morning is that there are levels of anxiety. The highest two stages are debilitating and impact one's function. Learning HOW to manage it as a child is the challenge. I discussed how even though we want to eliminate stress, the solution is often to add something, which is different from our intinct to subtract.

    • @Alphacentauri819
      @Alphacentauri819 4 місяці тому +1

      Anxiety is often a seeking to control, or escape what we don’t like about life right now. It is a mental activity when we don’t know an action to take, that can alleviate our distress.
      Two of the biggest skill sets we can teach, (and we have to learn and model it, or it won’t work…as our nervous systems are interacting with those around us all the time, even if we try to “hide” it) is distress tolerance and emotional regulation.
      Both are foundational to learning to live with way less anxiety. When you face the reality that life is hard, has pain, and you can manage, it is very empowering. Too often, we are trying to take away all the tough stuff from our kids, when they actually build self trust, resilience, when they face a challenge successfully.
      Everything we put into our bodies/minds/energy space, affect whether we are adding to our anxiety. How you start the day, end the day, and all in between.
      What are you doing to cultivate safety? Encouraging the parasympathetic nervous system to be activated more than the sympathetic. Exhale longer, that’s a parasympathetic activation…rest/digest, and encourages anxiety to decrease.
      News, social media, how you talk, who you interact with, movies/shows, toxins in food/water. Manage what you can, to support yourself the best you can…while also having the awareness that life is flawed, imperfect, and that we can only control a few things. We can commit to those, and the rest we commit to letting go, and cultivate safety, peaceful mind, and acceptance of reality.
      Mental wellness is ultimately about how well you deal with life as it is…

    • @woodspriteful
      @woodspriteful 4 місяці тому +1

      @@Alphacentauri819 Love the reminders. I am very attentive to the environment I create and bring all this to consciousness for my daughter. As a child, she has to learn it all the first time. She's resilient.

    • @Alphacentauri819
      @Alphacentauri819 4 місяці тому

      @@woodspriteful that’s great!
      I’m a grandmother, who was an RN, and am now studying neuroscience… it has been a long road, of learning through my own traumas, patient experiences, and digging deeper with curiosity and humility. I often was blind with my children, my youngest is 11, even though I was trying so hard to be a “good” mom.
      I had to do a lot of work, on my attachment wounds/programming, and limiting beliefs, and also have grace/compassion all the way along. It’s a life long evolution…
      I wish you well 💛💫

    • @woodspriteful
      @woodspriteful 4 місяці тому +1

      @@Alphacentauri819 Thank you! Wishing all the children and parents well.

  • @aliciacubells3211
    @aliciacubells3211 4 місяці тому

    🙌🙏

  • @darren65ish
    @darren65ish 4 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤🤗

  • @ArualtikBaird
    @ArualtikBaird 4 місяці тому

    I love u

  • @cherylanthony7589
    @cherylanthony7589 4 місяці тому +3

    💚🙏💚

  • @Rhimeson
    @Rhimeson 4 місяці тому

  • @diannerenn4726
    @diannerenn4726 4 місяці тому

    I am very concerned about 2024 as an election year that is likely to be violent. It's very hard to know what to do.

  • @denisedian7764
    @denisedian7764 4 місяці тому

    !

  • @jeffreypine6008
    @jeffreypine6008 4 місяці тому

    Need a peek at pup (;

  • @23Bentley45
    @23Bentley45 4 місяці тому +2

    I hope the puppy was adopted and not bought from breeders. It would be such a great disappointment if he wasn’t adopted from a shelter. It says a lot about people’s lack of compassion when they buy from breeders

    • @annecroft888
      @annecroft888 4 місяці тому +1

      I am similarly disappointed given Tara's immense humanity and passion for animals that she seemingly supports dog breeders and the hysteria around puppies -- when unprecedented numbers of broken beautiful hearts are bring euthanized across shelters in the US. If you aren't part of the solution you might be part of the problem. I'm personally overwhelmed by the suffering inflicted on cats and dogs in the US due to overbreeding. Tara Brach has been an angel and balm to my soul and I want to be kind and generous of spirit like she is but this was an opportunity to save a life and use her massive platform to save more.

    • @christinebyl9786
      @christinebyl9786 4 місяці тому +1

      Why do you think the puppy was from a breeder?

    • @annecroft888
      @annecroft888 4 місяці тому +1

      I've never seen an 8 week old doodletype puppy on lists for euthanasia.
      Also, as someone who works with rescues my definition of a rescue is saving an animal from death or a terrible life. Puppies that are rescued by organizations become adopted. They are highly adoptable and find homes.They are not rescues in my mind, though the organization may have rescued them from god knows what kind of danger and fate.

    • @christinebyl9786
      @christinebyl9786 4 місяці тому

      I agree with you that rescuing dogs is great, but there are many ways to rescue besides from a terrible life of abuse. Beloved dogs lose owners to death, or changes in health, and they need new families. And lots of organizations are go-betweens between an animal being extracted from a not ideal situation, and a new home. Finally, some people have health reasons they need certain kinds of dogs. It' more complicated than just "everyone needs to take only traumatized dogs" @@annecroft888

  • @maggieriddell3950
    @maggieriddell3950 3 місяці тому +1

    Can't listen to this. Overwhelm is life threatening not puppy and deadline stress.

  • @brookesheehancoaching
    @brookesheehancoaching 4 місяці тому

    Thanks!

  • @Skiper517
    @Skiper517 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @santiagofortezazanetti8787
    @santiagofortezazanetti8787 Місяць тому

    Thanks!!

  • @TheKennygill
    @TheKennygill 3 місяці тому

    Thanks!