Make Friends with Fear

An interruption doesn't erase what came before it. The next time something disrupts a moment you were enjoying, notice how quickly your mind declares the whole thing ruined. Giving the experience a little more room can help you stay connected to what was good without fighting wha ...  Show more

Not knowing can feel almost intolerable, especially when something important is ending or changing. We reach for decisions, explanations, and certainty because they promise relief. But the rush to resolve everything can pull us away from the deeper question of what still feels al ...  Show more

Being positive isn’t about ignoring the bad stuff. We’re not going to say: “just don’t think about it.” When we hide ourselves from things we’re afraid of it drains our energy. We’re going to teach you how to turn towards the things that scare you, mindfully of course. Links Mind ...  Show more

Whether you want to bring up a difficult subject with a loved one or you want to join a new class, fear can be a powerful obstacle. In fact, any uncomfortable emotion (like sadness, anxiety, or anger) can stand in between you and your goals if you let it. In today’s Friday Fix, I ...  Show more

In this episode, we talk about how running away from fear can only lead us so far. Instead, we can train ourselves to observe our fears with a compassionate lens.

Negative emotions like fear or anger are part of being human. These feelings tell us something - perhaps prompting us to take action or bring about change. However, they're powerful and disruptive - and if they hang around too long or are too intense, they can take a huge toll on ...  Show more