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EMPATHIC LISTENING IS AN ELIXIR FOR RELATIONSHIPS

EMPATHIC LISTENING IS AN ELIXIR FOR RELATIONSHIPS

  The other day when I was with my son at a playground I noticed him attempting to play with two older boys. I was involved with my cup of tea and my phone when Zac ran up to me upset, telling me he was “Scared of that big boy”. I presumed that the older boy had...

Deep Self Care Recipe for Christmas

Deep Self Care Recipe for Christmas

For many people, at the best of times, the festive season is a challenging period. Societal expectations of family get-togethers, celebrations, joy, and happiness may conflict with the reality of what many of us are going through. Shared parenting, family dysfunction,...

Does Anxiety Cause Chest Pain?

Does Anxiety Cause Chest Pain?

Anxiety can manifest in many physical ways. Chest pain is one of them. Years ago, before I discovered that my symptoms were caused by anxiety, I went through a period of having chest pain and an elevated heart rate regularly. I was going through a really challenging...

Welcoming anger is an act of self compassion

Welcoming anger is an act of self compassion

    In my early days of practising yoga, I got caught up in trying to be spiritual by suppressing my emotions. Especially ANGER.Given that anger wasn't an acceptable emotion to express within my family system, I was already pretty well trained in squashing...

LETTING GO

LETTING GO

  Last night I was sound asleep when my treasure sleeping beside me woke me up needing water.Then I was awake for quite a long time in the middle of the night.Since giving up my daily evening dose of Pinot Gris this has become less of a regular occurrence. But...

The Lockdown Resurrection

The Lockdown Resurrection

Trying to make the most of a bad situation  Can help sometimes A sweet and delightful attitude to keep  In your pocket for those easy days But the COVID-19 roller coaster Roared into your home  Uninvited not long ago Bringing with it carriages  Of anxiety, fear, rage,...

Into The Heart of Fear We Find Love

Into The Heart of Fear We Find Love

This article explains how we can resource ourself from the inside as a way for coping well in challenging times like we are all experiencing now. At the end of this piece is a link to a recording I have made that will help you cultivate your personal Inner Resource of...