Having lived our lives as perfectly imperfect human beings, we likely carry past hurts- it is an inevitability that comes with our existence as relational beings. Unless you are a rare exception of a person that can see right into and through every nook and corner of your unconscious conditioning programmed through past experiences, then you probably…

This week, I’m sharing some notes on skillful communication as a practice of caring for ourselves and others. Communicating effectively, whether with those near and dear to us or, well- otherwise, holds immense value given that our wiring to connect and rely on others for love and support, or even just cooperation, is a non-negotiable part…

The turn of the calendar marking a new year brings about the question of change as we look around and hopefully also inward, considering how things are and how we’d like things to be different. With notions of resolutions and change at the forefront, we can breathe in some relief with the reminder that real change…

The Christmas season, like any holiday, is a time that brings both our fortunes and losses to the forefront. If we’re honest, it’s a season of joyful indulgence, rest, and connection, and also one of self-recrimination, exhaustion, and loneliness for those with fragmented relationships in the spotlight. With that can come the challenge of reconciling a mix of…

Generally speaking, until more recently, Western psychology has focused on cognition and behaviour, whereas Eastern psychology has placed a greater emphasis on working with inner emotional states. Thankfully, more and more, contemporary mental health approaches are putting it all together and recognizing the interdependence of thoughts, behaviours, and emotions without having to claim the importance…

This week, I’m sharing a tool that I work with more than any other when it comes to supporting clients in building skillfulness in mindful awareness and self-compassion. Mindful self-compassion is a practice that lands at the intersection of Eastern and Western psychology, blending the wisdom of the former with the scientific rigour of the latter. The…

The desire for connection is woven into our existence as human beings. On one hand, the need for love at the foundation of human existence can be understood from our evolution as a species- our reliance on each other has quite simply kept us alive. As such, it’s made good sense for love to lead…

This week, I’m sharing a window into my world of reading, which is my place of joy and also refuge. Time and time again, words, phrases, and books have delighted me, saved me. Anything I’ve ever created or written has and always will be the collection and connection of ideas that came before my own….

We seem to share in the human experience of suffering, most in particular, in our avoidance of pain. We tend to be afraid of the energy moving through our own bodies. Notions and beliefs, self-protective coping responses, or conditioning within a culture driven by speed and unquestioned definitions of success have taught us to disconnect from the sensory feedback inside of…

When we are stillwe feelwe hearwe see,sensinganewwith clarity. Sensinganewwith clarity,we meetour knowingof the mysteryof knowingnothing. When we are stillwe meet ourselvesas no self at all,no centre at all-anew,anew,anew. Seeking some sense of now,and all we hopedfor that to be,we find insteadthat we are free. Freebeyondsomething we thoughtwe ourselvescould understandin so tiny a wordas now.