Beginnings
Help me to make beginnings: to begin going out of my weary mind into fresh dreams, Daring to make my own bold tracks in the land of now…....
Mysteries of the New Year
I teeter on the brink of endings: some anticipated, some resisted, some inevitable, some surprising, Most painful; and the mystery of...
You Don’t Have to Be Disappointed During the Holidays
Carlos went for his yearly physical and the phlebotomist asked, “Are you ready for Christmas?” This was a particularly difficult question...
Self Compassion: The Antidote to Shame
Chief Inspector Gamache is the main character in Louise Penny’s Three Pines book series. He is an honest man with integrity and a desire...
The Shame Cycle: What It Is and How to Step Off of It!
Sue had a bad day. She missed an important deadline at work on a project that was important to her job. This came at the same time as she...
How Does Shame Develop?
We’ve established that shame can be both a powerful motivator while also operating without the effort of conscious thought. Something...
What Is Shame?
Jack came into the office feeling deep and painful shame. “I made so many stupid decisions,” he told me. “I hurt everyone I love and who...
Criticism
You can’t please everyone all the time, but that doesn’t stop most of us from trying. When we hear the criticism that comes from not...
Living by Old Rules: Are You On This List?
Carl grew up with a mother who raged. If his dad was late getting home, his mother would go into a rage. If he spilled something on the...
What Do We Do With Memories?
In last week’s article, we examined the different types of memories, how they are formed, and how they are stored. We discussed why...