#26 Radical Acceptance (Tara Brach, 2003) from Will & Luke Discuss

#26 Radical Acceptance (Tara Brach, 2003)

1 hour 13 minutes Posted Jul 11, 2021 at 3:41 pm.

Introductions 

The trance of unworthiness 

Striving vs Acceptance 

Person Centred Theory (Internal vs External Locus of Control) 

Radical acceptance vs desire (Striving vs Acceptance) (Needs not as a response to threat) 

Opening our heart (anticipation of pain makes us self preserve through stories) 

The Sacred Pause (within interactions) 

Compassion not as a means to 'achieve something' 

Visualisation and Intention Setting  46:45 Acceptance in Relationship (Widening circle of compassion) (Not treating others as objects) 

Awakening together and communication (Genuine intimacy) 

Final Reflections (Sitting deeply with our feelings, not mindfulness as avoidance)  

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This episode we look into Tara Brach's concept of Radical Acceptance, which explores ways of opening up to uncomfortable feelings with a compassionate attitude and willing acceptance. We look at the importance of the sacred pause, compassion in relationship, striving vs acceptance and not using mindfulness as a control strategy.

Hope you enjoy.

Will & Luke

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