Finding your ground
Most of us move through life with an inner tension held deep in our core. Have you noticed this? Unconsciously we’re on the alert for...
The root of anxiety
Anxiety. It shows up differently for each of us — as intrusive thoughts, fear, worry, nervousness, tension, unease — but it seems we all...
Coming Alive
On my first spiritual retreat, I heard a voice from beyond whisper “I don’t want to be dead anymore, I want to be alive.” It echoed...
How to change "It's just the way I am"
We all hold deeply conditioned feelings in our bodies and psyches -- feelings of unlovability, unworthiness, shame, fear, doubt, blame,...
Fall in love with your breath
Breathing is necessary for life. It’s as simple as that. We can go without food and water for several days, but we can’t go without air...
A psychology of action
Many clients come to therapy complaining that they’re stuck. For example, they can’t make decisions, they can’t get themselves to act in...
The disease of busyness
I had a rare break in my work schedule a few days ago. I sauntered into the office of my colleague and asked how she was doing. She...
Awareness is what you are
We all have a grand narrative, the story of our lives. This story tends to be composed of our thoughts, a palate of colorful emotions,...