How to Overcome Ultra-Independence and Receive Love and Support
“Ultra-independence is a coping mechanism we develop when we’ve learned it’s not safe to trust love or when we are terrified to lose ou...
Tag Archives: Self-Compassion
Breaking Free from Self-Consciousness and Erythrophobia
“Shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging.” ~B...
Self-Compassion for Nervous System Reset
If you find yourself stuck in a stress cycle, try this gentle practice to pause, calm your nervous system, and reset.It’s not always an...
A Meditation For When the Suffering In the World Feels Heavy
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the pain, uncertainty, and suffering in the world right now, here is a practice to find courage, peace...
Addiction, Trauma, and the Problem of Being Present
The Power of ThenI remember one day in rehab, after a particularly gruelling day of group therapy, the facilitator decided to end with ...
What’s Good About Being You: How Mindfulness Helps You Get to Know Yourself
The Connection Between Presence and KnowingThe sitting practice of meditation is a powerful means to get to know yourself, to introduce...