Awareness That Heals

In this final guided meditation on caring for and responding to anger, we learn that once all avenues of communication with those who have triggered our anger have been explored, it is time to accept that there may be no more hope in a resolution. When this happens, containment is what is needed.  Containment does not mean stopping yourself from feeling it. It's the opposite. You're just taking yo...

In this video, the sixth meditation on caring for and responding to anger, we learn that while vitally important it is not enough to just be aware of the anger. Discovering your unfulfilled need that made you angry is also crucial to healing, but this too is not the end of the process. We now need to share our unfulfilled needs with the person or persons who may have triggered our anger to begin w...

This video is the 5th part of our series on dealing with anger and related emotions. Robert again reminds us of the obvious fact that of course you don't want to be critical of yourself, and set the stage to suppress the anger or make yourself even angrier. Allow yourself to stay aware of the anger with a little voice inside that says, "I want to support you anger."  Stay aware of the unique vulne...

In this fourth of six guided meditation on caring for and responding to anger, Robert reminds you that if you act spontaneously on your angry emotions, it's going to lead to something destructive. But when you move into the containment phase, it gives you the best chance to glimpse the vulnerable feelings that lie buried underneath the anger. The more fully you feel the anger, the more you can sen...

In Robert's third guided meditation on caring for and responding to anger and related emotions, he begins once more with first becoming aware of our anger, frustration or related feeling that most bothers you, and then moves you to the third step; containment of your anger. Learn what 'containment' really means, and how to do so in a safe way without suppressing this vital emotion. Anger is a juic...

  In this video Robert explains how once you become aware of your anger, you can then find ways to care for yourself to help alleviate this uncomfortable feeling. Your internal voice may say, "Anger, I see you, I feel you, and it's okay you are here." When you feel angry it is important not to reject yourself but to accept the anger and find a way to have it serve you in your life.  Behind your an...

In this video, Robert begins a seven part series on dealing with anger and related emotions. Like all challenging emotions, the key to becoming more at peace with them is always awareness. Without becoming aware of our anger in the moment, we are doomed to either act out on it  emotionally, or to suppress it.  Please join us as we guide you through these seven meditations to help you learn the vit...

In the conclusion of our series on caring for insecurity, this video and guided meditation reminds you of the potential empowerment you can have just by being aware of your unique set of insecurities. Have you discovered them? Have you noticed them as they appear day to day? Can you see that insecurities can be an ally, not an enemy? Now that you know your specific insecurities, you can learn how...

This video brings us to part five of caring for our feelings of insecurity. We have previously learned that by utilizing our awareness, we gain the ability to care for our insecurity feelings. This is a powerful starting and life changing state of mind. Now let's use our new found skill of becoming aware of our emotions in the moment, and focus it on how your insecurity takes form in your life. Is...

 In this video Robert helps you ask these vital questions; Would you like to develop greater trust and greater confidence in yourself? Can you see that insecurity can undermine that trust? Do you notice the sources of your own insecurity? What would be the best way for you to help yourself while you feel your insecurity? Insecurity is something that can monopolize our psyche. But In part four of c...

In the third part of our series on caring for insecurity, we are reminded that the awareness of your insecurity feelings is a vital first step. Can you see the areas in your life where you most often feel insecure? When these feelings arise they often manifest as a general feeling of uneasiness and discontentment in our life. When you recognize this unwelcome feeling, look at what your response is...

In our second meditation on dealing with feelings of insecurity, Robert encourages us to learn the value of our responses to this uncomfortable emotion. Insecurity feelings and the way we respond to them can cause deep divisions in our relationships to ourselves and to others. Yet at the same time, these emotions hold within them the capacity for greater intimacy in these very same relationships a...

In episode 132 of Awareness That Heals, Robert begins the first of six progressive guided meditations to help us with feelings of insecurity, a common feeling inside of us that we often see as something really undesirable. Robert begins by helping us understand that insecurity really means that we care deeply about something. Insecurities can arise from how we feel about  our intimate partnerships...

In this sixth and final episode on Caring for Feelings of Insecurity, Robert asks you again to stay aware and take notice of your specific feelings of insecurity, then recognize whether it's something you can control or not. Many things in life are out of our control and may make us feel insecure. Robert reminds us to stay in the present, not the future and focus on what you feel and need in the m...

In part five of how to deal with feelings of inadequacy, Robert guides you through a meditation focused on further exploring your unique way of feeling inadequate, and helping you find your wisdom through asking yourself some simple questions. Am I really inadequate in these parts of my life? If so, What actions can I take? What attitudes can I develop toward this feeling of inadequacy? When you f...

In this fourth part of exploring the emotion of inadequacy Robert asks you to look deep into your heart and begin to ask some questions to reveal how you can care for your feelings of inadequacy specifically. Questions such as; what messages do I want to send to myself when I feel inadequate? What thoughts are most helpful to care for myself when I am in this state? When you are aware of your feel...

In this third episode and guided meditation in our series on dealing with feelings of inadequacy, the focus is on developing the ability to tolerate and accept these feelings rather than suppressing or judging them. By first tolerating, then accepting, and finally welcoming the inadequacy feelings, you will no longer be frozen in a state of self-rejection over them. This will eventually allow you...

Awareness That Heals introduces a focused approach to tackling challenging emotions through guided meditations. Each episode highlights one emotion, offering tools to deepen self-compassion and align self-care with environmental responses. The practice begins with cultivating pure awareness—free from being overtaken by thoughts, emotions, or sensations—empowering listeners to guide themselves more...

In this episode of Awareness That Heals , we're kicking off a powerful new series that dives into the emotion of inadequacy . Feeling like you're "not enough" or constantly battling self-doubt ? You're not alone. Host Robert Strock introduces the first guided meditation in a six-part series designed to help you connect with your feelings of inadequacy, not to judge or suppress them, but to underst...

In the 6th and final episode of Caring for Anxiety, Robert Strock guides you through a powerful meditation designed to transform anxiety into resilience and wisdom. By focusing on self-compassion and awareness, Robert helps you develop the capacity to welcome and care for your anxiety, turning it into a source of strength. Learn to observe and respond to your emotions, identify your essential need...

In episode 5 of the Caring for Anxiety Series, Robert Strock invites you to explore guided meditations designed to help you manage anxiety with self-compassion and awareness. Learn to observe and respond to your anxiety, developing the capacity to care for yourself in the midst of challenging emotions. Robert provides practical steps to identify and meet your emotional needs, encouraging a compass...

In part four of caring for anxiety, Robert Strock guides you on a journey to embrace and care for your anxiety. By focusing on self-awareness and self-compassion, Robert encourages you to develop a deeper connection with your emotions. This episode offers practical steps to recognize and welcome anxiety, transforming it into a source of strength and growth. Tune in to learn how to cultivate a cari...

In part three of caring for anxiety, we continue to emphasize being aware of our anxiety, recognizing its presence, and responding with compassion. This practice is a subtle but vital skill that supports us as we care for ourselves. By being mindful of our thoughts, especially in the context of anxiety, we can observe whether these thoughts are supportive or critical, allowing us to shift toward m...

In this second part of our series of six guided meditations on caring for our anxiety, we take the next step. After we are aware of our anxiety, we are shown how to guide ourselves to develop the capacity to find our intention to care for ourselves while we are anxious. We often ignore anxiety or treat it like it's the only problem, judging or even suppressing it. This may sound simple as you thin...

Being gently aware of your anxiety is a powerful starting point. Inquire into your heart, seeking a place in your thoughts that nurtures self-care; it's truly invaluable. Amidst the anxiety, seek out thoughts that affirm, "Of course, I want to care for myself. Of course, I want to treat myself kindly." Bringing awareness to your anxiety while nurturing a desire to care for yourself is truly magica...