Resources: Working with Fear and Trauma
Most of us, in some way, struggle with fear—instinctually tensing against it or becoming overwhelmed by it. Shifting our relationship with fear is central to the evolution of consciousness. While fear is a natural, intelligent emotion, when it goes into overdrive, we are in a trance that contracts our body, heart and mind. Our resistance to fear sustains this trance and perpetuates our suffering. As we learn to attend to fear with mindfulness and care, its grip loosens, and we reconnect with our full aliveness, wisdom and love.
Free PDF: Meditation Practice Guidelines: Working with Trauma & PTSD
Every body and mind is unique, and we each need to experiment and customize our daily meditation practice in a way that most serves our awakening and freedom. This is especially important for those with PTSD, as the classic mindfulness instructions can potentially lead to a sense of emotional overwhelm.
Modifying your meditation practice in ways that bring a sense of safety and stability is key to making meditation accessible and healing.
NOTE: This site is not intended to diagnose or treat any physical or mental health condition. If you are in crisis, or in need of immediate assistance, find help here:
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Below are some resources to help you explore your relationship with fear:
Talks on Working with Fear and Trauma
Without Anxiety About Imperfection
The nature of being human is that we get caught in anger and judgment, hurt and fear. This talk explores what it means to be without anxiety towards this universal emotional...
Meditations on Working with Fear and Trauma
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