“In this world, there are only two tragedies. One is getting what one wants, and the other is not getting it.” – Oscar Wilde We often hear people talk about how great it will be once they [...]
Introduction Mindfulness should be something we cultivate no matter what our physical surroundings. However, for those of us who practice meditation regularly, we know that trying to stay [...]
“Perfectionism is self-abuse of the highest order.” –Anne Wilson Schaef Usually a calm and collected woman, Deidra came to therapy agitated and mad. She had gone on a family vacation with her [...]
“Values are like fingerprints. Nobody’s are the same, but you leave them all over everything you do.” –Elvis Presley Run, walk, squat, bicep curl, row, sweat, wipe face, drink water, grasp for [...]
“There are many aspects to success; material wealth is only one component…But success also includes good health, energy and enthusiasm for life, fulfilling relationships, creative freedom, [...]
“To let go does not mean to get rid of. To let go means to let be. When we let be with compassion, things come and go on their own.” –Jack Kornfield Holding on to pain doesn’t fix anything. [...]
Changing the things that you are already used to is a challenge. It is even worse when you are asked to do the exact opposite. Being asked to develop good habits is not something that happens [...]
It’s very easy for parents to spoil their kids with material gifts and money. Some might say that they want to shower their kids with the best things in life because these were things they didn’t [...]
“Remember: despite how open, peaceful, and loving you attempt to be, people can only meet you as deeply as they’ve met themselves.” –Matt Kahn Have you ever felt like going into hibernation [...]
“Mental anguish always results from the avoidance of legitimate suffering.” –Stefan Molyneux Allow me to give you some quick advice. Let’s say your family dog just died: “Just stay positive, at [...]