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Fear Quote by Tara Brach

“Fear of being a flawed person lay at the root of my trance, and I had sacrificed many moments over the years in trying to prove my worth. Like the tiger Mohini, I inhabited a self-made prison that stopped me from living fully.” quote by Tara Brach
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“Fear of being a flawed person lay at the root of my trance, and I had sacrificed many moments over the years in trying to prove my worth. Like the tiger Mohini, I inhabited a self-made prison that stopped me from living fully.”

Tara Brach

About This Quote

Source Book: Radical Acceptance, Tara Brach, 2003

Self‑criticism creates a mental prison, preventing full living; recognizing worth breaks the cycle.

In simple terms: Self‑criticism traps you and stops full living.

Key Takeaway

Practice self‑compassion to free yourself.

Themes

self‑criticism worth freedom

Mood

compassionate introspective

Type

advice psychological

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • personal growth
  • daily practice

Key Concepts

mindfulness self‑acceptance psychological barriers

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner critic holds you back?
  • How can you nurture self‑worth?
A Different Perspective

Self‑criticism can be hard to overcome.

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