Most of us are taught that strong emotions, especially anger, are problems to control or eliminate. But anger, sadness, fear, or shame are rarely random disturbances. They are signals, flares from the inner world, messages trying to reach the surface. The problem is...
There are times in life where the body seems to move faster than the mind can follow— as though something inside is bracing for stress, even in the quiet moments. For many people, this is the residue of years spent adapting to pressure, performance, survival,...
Memory is a powerful force that shapes the way we move through life. It holds the moments that give us joy, strength, and meaning — and it also carries the echoes of loss, separation, and trauma that weigh on the mind and settle in the body. How we live with our...
At the heart of every strong relationship, at home, at work, and out in the wider world, are two habits that sound simple yet are easy to overlook: Caring for others and Showing genuine interest in their inner world. We all long for connection. We want to feel seen...
A client once described sitting at her kitchen table on a Saturday morning, staring at her to-do list. “A part of me wanted to curl up on the couch with a book,” she said, “and another part told me I was wasting time.” Many people recognize this tension — feeling...
Daily life can become a blur of tasks, goals, and expectations. Even a walk turns into something to complete rather than experience. We move quickly, minds fixed on what comes next, and the pace can leave us disconnected from ourselves and the world around us. For me,...
