A Different Kind of Gratitude Practice
In a recent post, I shared how I had discovered that a key in experiencing gratitude was not to go out looking for things to be grateful for, but rather
READ MOREAFOG — Another F*&%ing Opportunity for Growth
One day, a little over ten years ago when I was feeling suicidal, I was explaining to my sister and her husband my rationalization for it being perfectly okay for
READ MOREReflections on Gratitude
You probably know by now the power of gratitude. Everything seems lovely when you are enveloped in gratitude. You may even keep a gratitude journal or have engaged in other
READ MORETurning Towards
“A healthy human being is characterized by a wider and wider capacity to experience [with presence] emotion and blends of emotion.” ~Dr. Keith Witt, Integral Psychologist This assertion from Dr.
READ MORENecessary Conditions for Transformational Healing
When it comes to transformational healing, it can be helpful to let go of trying to “make it happen” and instead turn our attention toward creating the conditions in which
READ MOREThe Gift Within Your Health Crisis
When you are in crisis, the very idea that a gift lies within the experience can seem absurd or even offensive. What is the gift in receiving a life-threatening or debilitating diagnosis?
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