#26 Radical Acceptance (Tara Brach, 2003)
Episode 26 of the Will & Luke Discuss podcast, hosted by Will & Luke Discuss, titled "#26 Radical Acceptance (Tara Brach, 2003)" was published on July 11, 2021 and runs 73 minutes.
July 11, 2021 ·73m · Will & Luke Discuss
Summary
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 00:00 Introductions 4:40 The trance of unworthiness 11:25 Striving vs Acceptance 12:50 Person Centred Theory (Internal vs External Locus of Control) 17:30 Radical acceptance vs desire (Striving vs Acceptance) (Needs not as a response to threat) 25:10 Opening our heart (anticipation of pain makes us self preserve through stories) 32:15 The Sacred Pause (within interactions) 40:20 Compassion not as a means to 'achieve something' 41:35 Visualisation and Intention Setting 46:45 Acceptance in Relationship (Widening circle of compassion) (Not treating others as objects) 53:25 Awakening together and communication (Genuine intimacy) 1:00:00 Final Reflections (Sitting deeply with our feelings, not mindfulness as avoidance) References: https://www.tarabrach.com/ This specific episode can also be seen on: https://youtu.be/qLVRl_E5hYY Check our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Y_SKLFpax13442jA3giaw/videos Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2R1BRcriKWcvOU1XMJQhyW Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/will-luke-discuss/id1572512365 Listen to us on Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81Zjk2YTNmYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Also available on: Anchor, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public.
Episode Description
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
- 00:00 Introductions
- 4:40 The trance of unworthiness
- 11:25 Striving vs Acceptance
- 12:50 Person Centred Theory (Internal vs External Locus of Control)
- 17:30 Radical acceptance vs desire (Striving vs Acceptance) (Needs not as a response to threat)
- 25:10 Opening our heart (anticipation of pain makes us self preserve through stories)
- 32:15 The Sacred Pause (within interactions)
- 40:20 Compassion not as a means to 'achieve something'
- 41:35 Visualisation and Intention Setting 46:45 Acceptance in Relationship (Widening circle of compassion) (Not treating others as objects)
- 53:25 Awakening together and communication (Genuine intimacy)
- 1:00:00 Final Reflections (Sitting deeply with our feelings, not mindfulness as avoidance)
References: https://www.tarabrach.com/
This specific episode can also be seen on: https://youtu.be/qLVRl_E5hYY
Check our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Y_SKLFpax13442jA3giaw/videos
Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2R1BRcriKWcvOU1XMJQhyW
Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/will-luke-discuss/id1572512365
Listen to us on Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81Zjk2YTNmYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
Also available on: Anchor, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public.
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