Beyond the Controlling Self - Part 2

When we struggle with fear, shame, or feelings of unworthiness, we often add another layer of suffering by judging ourselves for what we feel. These deeply conditioned patterns of self-criticism can keep us caught in a trance of separation, unable to recognize the goodness and lo ...  Show more

In this guided meditation, Tara Brach invites us to settle into the stillness of the present moment and rediscover the open, awake awareness that is always here. Through gentle attention to the breath, body, and heart, we begin to soften, release tension, and experience a deeper ...  Show more

In this week’s episode, Gareth and Kim talk about to about the role that control plays in our lives.Why do we try to control things and is it even possible? How can we feel safe when we feel things are outside our control? How can we better understand our relationship with contro ...  Show more

Discover exactly why we get sucked into believing that we can control other people and external circumstances, and why letting it go is the only path to true freedom. Any feeling you want to have can be achieved by relinquishing the belief that you can or should be able to contro ...  Show more

Are you a bit of a control freak? Do you often feel "on edge" or as though you have to scan the horizon for possible danger? Yup, me too! In this episode, I discuss how can we move beyond the egoic need to control our environment, our own behavior, and others' reactions to us. I ...  Show more