Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha

Feelings of inadequacy are commonplace for a lot of us. It doesn't take much to make us feel bad about ourselves—all it takes is hearing about the successes of others, receiving criticism, getting into a fight, or making a mistake at work. Our first step in rediscovering our true selves and what it means to live completely is to start to comprehend how our lives have been enmeshed in this state of unworthiness.

--from Acceptance of Radicals

Radical Acknowledgment

"A profound and persistent anguish is the conviction that there is something amiss with us," writes Tara Brach at the beginning of this insightful book. This pain manifests as debilitating self-judgments, interpersonal conflicts, addictions, perfectionism, loneliness, and overwork—all of the things that keep our lives limited and unsatisfying. Along with daily practical instruction honed throughout Dr. Brach's twenty years of working with therapy clients and Buddhist students, Radical Acceptance provides a route to liberation.

Writing with such warmth and clarity, Tara Brach uses case studies and personal anecdotes, new takes on classic Buddhist parables, and guided meditations to bring her teachings to life. She guides us toward believing in our inherent goodness step by step, demonstrating how we may cultivate the harmony between compassion and clarity that is the foundation of Radical Acceptance. Radical acceptance does not imply passivity or self-indulgence. Rather, it facilitates real transformation by eradicating guilt and anxiety and fostering the development of sincere, affectionate bonds. We are free to completely experience each unique moment of life once we stop fighting with ourselves.

taken from the hardback copy.