Letting Go of Fear | Ajahn Brahm | 22-05-2009

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Mindfulness allows us to break free from the fear and anxiety cycle.

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Kindfulness helps too! His neologism!

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This is the best advice i ever heard in my life, I even took notes. Buddhism & meditation is allowing me to see life in a different light

[@Just_1CHILLGUY]

Every time I saw a shooting star or it was 11:11 I wished for Happiness and now I have it. Buddhism gives me such an amazing feeling. I've been leaving in fear all my life, scared of everything, worried about my appearance, scared to lose. I'm letting go of those fears, I recently found Buddhism due to reading about how Tina turner used it to overcome abusive partner and Life is better. I'm happy, I'm free, I'm alive !

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thank you so much Ajahm Brahm,with your teaching i learnt to be aware of my own mind,and for the laughter and best story teller :)

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Wow, my life will be better from this moment on. Thank you so much for this wisdom I have gained.

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Many years ago I had some debts and could not see how I would pay them. I became very stressed out for a whole winter--my quality of life was diminished. Then in the spring some unexpected income came my way, and all was well. I realized that all my stress had been totally unnecessary--worrying about something that was never going to happen. I made a firm resolve to stop worrying about things that might happen, but very often do not--It was one of the best things I ever did.

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Kindness and Mindfulnesd. No fear, no afraid. These are the best preparation for the unexpected future. Go with the flow. Thank you so much, Ajahn Brahm

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you are my mentor even I am Christian.

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Michelle Cheng me too

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Great Topic with Great Wisdom thanks Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

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another delightful talk. lots of food for thought. thank you.

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This is great stuff. Such simplicity and kindness.

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Thank you so much... I was so afraid of losing someone, that I forgot she actually never will be "mine"! you made me realise I just have to go with the flow, enjoy her company love and affection, and let go of the plans and expectations and fear!

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Thank you so much Ajahn Brahm. This talk helped me so much

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sadhu sadhu sadhu -- i so needed to hear this talk; thank you!

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You're a wonderful speaker. Ideal for lay Buddhists.

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you are my idol...your voice is magical it puts me in peace and to follow you is worth my time

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Ajahn Brahm and the team. Your talk has direct benefits in both practical and personal development. As a father, I have advised my son to be brave and be fearless when I am not. It is so unfair. Sometimes, feeling like bully. He is 5 years old. Now together, we try to be brave and fearless. Even when he is not, I understand and accept his personal pace of development. At work, I am supposed to conduct a workshop for the whole crews (about 100 workers), I find strength in your talk. I am ready.

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sadhu sadhu sadhu I find these notions helpful in my practice: When fear persisted, we knew it for what it was, and we became able to handle it. We began to see each adversity as a karmic opportunity to develop the kind of courage which is born of humility, rather than of bravado. Prudence is a workable middle ground, a channel of clear sailing between the obstacles of fear on the one side and of recklessness on the other. Prudence in practice creates a definite climate, the only climate in which harmony, effectiveness, and consistent spiritual progress can be achieved. Prudence is rational concern without worry. [from Bill Wilson]

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Thank you so much...really help me relax from the stress of coming exam...Just needed a change in the way I think...

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Yes--things of things disappearing. Those attachments, even the ones we know we need to let go of! The attachment is so great that even letting go becomes fearful! Thank you for all your talks and especially this one.

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[@Shyann1]

I just became aware of your existence tonight lol :) I love this talk about surrender, and going with the flow, being flexible etc. Its so easy to get stuck in negative thinking and being fearful instead of fearless. U r my HERO !! I think u r a funny guy

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My father who worked on the water much of his life used to say the following to his crew when the weather got really bad--"Don't worry until I do--and by then you'll be swimming".

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Ah I totally needed this. Thank you.

[@gmeister3022]

As a person who suffers from obsessive thoughts rooted in anxiety, I believe this talk is of no use to me, as I cannot control my thoughts. Fear manages me for most of the day, unforunately, and this saying only makes the fear feel more real and pressing.

[@lesliepeace]

Practice forgiveness meditation. ❤ The reason you feel worse is because you grasp or being grasped by the feeling of fear and the fear itself tightly, anything related to it only press it harder. You need something that you I'll allow you not to think about it at all. I forgive myself and I forgive you. 30 minutes a day sitting and forgive whatever happens during daily life , inside and outside. You will feel better

[@SleepingSun4]

Thank you, very insightful speech..I totally recognize myself - a planner and a control freak...covering all possibilities in my mind just in case. To go with a flow would be such a liberating thing, working on that. Letting go of fear.. working of that. Love your wisdom.

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Beautiful

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Thank you for making me aware that if you fear something bad will happen, then you will make it happen, now I can enjoy my life more, massive appreciation for this.

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Hahaha love where he says the 3 places you go when you die ... I live near Pinnaroo!! Great talk - one of my favourites!

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Thank you for your words:) I'm so glad I stumbled across this video; it has changed my thinking in so many ways.

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so true, being uptight makes you mess up.

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Bless you, Ajahn Brahm. Thank you so much.

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Amazing talk, thanks so much for posting. I am going through relationship trouble right now and I realize that a lot of my stress is from fear of losing something, fear of being perfect, and many other things. Very good advice on dealing with it to put a positive spin on it and stop trying to control; just let life happen and be kind. Your talks continue to help me and make me stronger, so thank you so much!

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inspirational talk.......actually i don't know what to write, because i am searching for something for a long a time....i have searched it in so many places,visit religious sites, met learned people,read so many books...but still empty!!!! this man bring some PEACE for me....thanx man

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I am not afraid of making mistakes because I know its all a learning experience and we all do make them. But what I find aggravating is the judgement of others that can cause people to be afraid to try something they are not sure of. Even tho' I know we all make mistakes and I try to pass no judgement. Others that do make judgement about our mistakes are people who use it to make themselves feel better, while ignoring and denying their own mistakes. To that I say.. I don't care if you judge me, just be sure to honestly look at yourself in the meanwhile.

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At work, for sure we are judged. In th society, we are judged, that's why we need to blend in 😂first for not being judged.

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Sadu sadu sadu !

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what an amazing talk!!!!!! i have so much fear and anxiety and i love his philosophy :)

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very inspiring, uplifting and full of wisdom. Thank you Ajahn

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its good to hear that. You actually also learned patience

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Loved this and look forward to watching more of your videos. I am Reading through people's comments about how much your teachings are helping them and feeling grateful for your existence. 💙🙏🏼

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thanks lot lot lot for ending my fear and peace of mind,wish i could listen to you in front and pay my respect..

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Another great talk such wisdom... soothing life's fear. Don't really believe in God if I did this is one of his angels. thanks AB;-)

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This talk blows away.a lot of misty clouds.

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I wish I could detach from fear.

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a great comeback

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What's being enjoined is blindness to one possibility and intentness on the other. That can be said.

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Life is about unexpected event and opportunity for choices. If not passing, congrats, you have more choices. If passing, congi, you have equal choices if you are not limited by it

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This guy is pretty funny haha. You wouldn't think it from monk but he made me laugh so much. Awesome :)

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But I'm excited for this talk.

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Hello Ajahn Drahm, could you please pass around a micophone to the audience? Thankyou, great talk.

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Ajahn Brahm

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Great

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Sense of self is not unimportant but it can be a problem.

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