A Little Fable for the Broken Hearted

A Little Fable for the Broken HeartedA short post; a little fable I remembered from my childhood, offered in the hopes it will strike a chord with someone.

My Favourite Modalities and Techniques, Part 3

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.

My Favourite Modalities and Techniques, Part 2 – The Old Faithfuls

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.

My Favourite Modalities and Techniques, Part 1

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.

[Raw] Mourn Each Relationship Before It Ends

Mourn every relationship, right now, even if it is still strong. Experience the loss, the pain, the anger, the guilt. Live through it purely, and then all that remains – whether it lasts for an hour or for a hundred years – can truly be savoured and lived freely.

[Raw] Thoughts on Kindness

What is kindness? What does it mean for us, and for others? Could there be more beneath what meets the eye? This post presents a collection of thoughts on kindness and on giving.

A Different Perspective on Stress Relief and Management

Stress seems to be an inescapable part of life, doesn’t it? There are so many stressors – it can be financial, social, mental, or emotional. Most methods of handling stress try to reduce it after it has arisen. But this post suggests a different way – can we prevent it from arising in the first place?

A Long Journey Through the Badlands

Hostile, mean, nasty, back stabbing people seem so common we would expect it to be such a well worn issue as to be elementary – Psyche 101. The topic strangely seems obscure or ignored by researchers, but by coincidence, it has been an armchair study issue of mine for quite some time. There may be an explanation as to the research deficit and why problematic personalities seem so common. There also is a relatively simple solution. A stunningly well-crafted guest post by F. Elliot Siemon.

How to make your own decisions

Decision making is one of the most important skills you can master. It will greatly influence the overall track of your career and your life, as well as every single result you get. This guest post by Eduard Ezeanu explores the art of good decision making, giving you the essential steps and ideas in order to develop your ability to make decisions effectively.

Why We Do Dangerous Things and How to Stop

Have you ever done something in the heat of the moment, and regret it later? In the cold light of the day, what you did last night seemed completely stupid, something that you would never do – but the fact remains, you did. And quite possibly, if placed in that situation, you might do it again. What is happening inside our heads, and more importantly, how can we stop?