Forgiveness is a major topic in religious, spiritual, and self-help circles; some teachings even say that forgiveness is the only thing we need. Yet, there are so many misunderstandings around this topic, misunderstandings that stop us from forgiving and keeping us stuck in suffering. This post addresses these obstacles.
Have you ever tried soothing yourself with realistic thinking, or healing yourself with positive self-talk? While these practices work well for many, for others, the new thoughts remain purely “in the head” – the heart is still hurting. This post details a compassion practice that can help bring the head and the heart in alignment.
What is our fault? Is anything ever our fault? A discussion on reducing self-blame, and increasing responsibility, and the subtle distinction between the two.
A short post; a little fable I remembered from my childhood, offered in the hopes it will strike a chord with someone.
A series of mini-reviews of my favourite healing modalities and teachers. Part 3 looks at the techniques from outside the mainstream: The Journey, Faster EFT (a variation of EFT), and Core Transformation. Each mini-review provides several suggestions on finding out more about that technique.
A series of mini-reviews of my favourite healing modalities and teachers. Part 2 looks at the techniques from outside the mainstream: The Sedona Method, The Work of Byron Katie, and the 3-2-1 Process. Each mini-review provides several suggestions on finding out more about that technique.
A series of mini-reviews of my favourite healing modalities and teachers. Part 1 looks at the mainstream psychological therapies: Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Schema Therapy. Each mini-review provides several suggestions on finding out more about that technique.
