Tara Brach, teacher in Buddhist meditation
discusses how meditation can help conquer stress.
“I find that when people are stressed, it’s
because they’re afraid of failing. We feel bad
about ourselves and then we get locked into
this mindset of judging ourselves.
Meditative strategies are ways of coming back to
a clear, centered state.
“The first step is to stop.
"The sacred art of pausing."
Just stop your action, then breathe—three or four full breaths. Soften your hands,and face.
“The second thing is to listen to yourself and ask, ‘What’s happening inside me right now?’ Then experience whatever is inside—maybe a feeling of anxiety or loneliness or restlessness or sorrow. It’s a way of getting intimate with your inner life.
“The third step is kindness. Befriend yourself."
