Heart of the Matter
From the heart of compassion, the more we acknowledge what we don’t know, the fewer conclusions we draw about others as a space to project our unprocessed pain.
From the heart of compassion, the more we acknowledge what we don’t know, the fewer conclusions we draw about others as a space to project our unprocessed pain.
I took a photo of the room I stayed in during my three-day Soul Shift retreat in California.
It was the first time I’d led a retreat, and in order to show up for it, I had to listen to the persistent voice of belief rather than the pesky voice of doubt.
I was preparing to vacate the room and catch my flight home when I thought: Did I leave anything behind?
Everything seemed so uncertain, so out of control, that I reverted to my old ways of pushing myself until I broke down. The people pleasing, the feelings of inadequacy, the superficial measurements of success that I’d worked so hard to overcome were back in full force, threating my health and my wellbeing.
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As we move into winter in in many parts of the world, the weather is getting colder, the dark descends earlier, and the we move inside to hibernate. For many, the colder months bring on the winter blues, also known Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of seasonal depression that often begins in …
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If you’re feeling a bit out of step with the world, misaligned or uncomfortable, or you feel that your life just isn’t where you want it to be, it might be time to turn your attention to your intuition. Your intuition is an endlessly wise, compassionate, and gentle guide that everyone already has within themselves. …
It is baffling how there are entire days when you—the most active, dynamic, and goal-oriented person—cannot bring yourself to be productive, even if you wanted to. You try to scream to the world, “But I am not that person. I am not like that.” And then, you end up blaming yourself for feeling the way …
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