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But this revolutionary act of treating ourselves tenderly can begin to undo the aversive messages of a lifetime.

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Tara Brach
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: May 17
Peace Activist
Psychologist
Teacher
Treating
Revolutionary
Messages
Lifetime
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Tenderly
Undo

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My first book, 'Radical Acceptance', grew out of the suffering of feeling personally deficient and unworthy. Because most of us are so quick to turn against ourselves, the teachings and practices of radical acceptance continue as a strong current in 'True Refuge': nurturing a forgiving, understanding heart is a basic step on the path.
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