What if the discomfort you’ve been carrying isn’t a sign of weakness, but a kind of strength training? Join me this month as I explore how staying with what’s hard can quietly change us.
Enduring Discomfort: A Muscular Act of Trust Read More »
We all carry a voice inside—sometimes gentle, sometimes harsh. It might whisper encouragement, offer reassurances, or lean into criticism. It’s what we often call self-talk: the running commentary of our inner world.
But what if we pause and listen beneath that voice?
What’s Beneath the Voice? | A Reflection on Self-Talk and Self-Thought Read More »
I recently came across the word Mithril in a piece of writing that deeply resonated with me. At first, I wasn’t familiar with the term, but I felt drawn to it. Mithril comes from J.R.R. Tolkien’s world of fantasy—a rare, silver-like metal that is both incredibly light and nearly indestructible. It was used to craft armor, but not the kind that weighed its wearer down. Instead, it was a quiet kind of protection—strong, yet unassuming.
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Change is inevitable, but it is rarely easy—especially for caregivers. So much of caregiving revolves around navigating unexpected changes, from shifting health conditions to evolving responsibilities. Yet, what makes change truly challenging is not just the external circumstances but the emotional and psychological upheaval that comes with it. Virginia Satir, a pioneer
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There is a difference between acceptance and allowing. Acceptance is an acknowledgment—it is seeing things as they are, without resistance or judgment. It is a necessary step, but it can sometimes feel like a passive state, as if we are simply agreeing to what is. Allowing, on the other hand, is an active process. It invites us to soften, to make space, to open the door and let life move through us.
Compassionate Conversations: | Becoming Heart-full Read More »
