Have you ever referred to yourself as a perfectionist? Fussing over little details, reaching toward the highest of standards, forcing yourself to do the best you can; these traits can help us become better people and push us toward growth. So who did you speak that phrase to – “I am a perfectionist” – and …
Process Tough Feelings with Mindfulness Sometimes there are certain words that strike us with intensity. Sometimes these are feeling words and other times they are thoughts that pack a lot of punch and cause strong feelings to surface. These thoughts and feelings can affect our energy levels and our overall experiences throughout the day, the …
Life’s Challenges Life at times can present challenges and experiences such as: -divorce -the loss of a child -illness -childhood trauma -the death of a loved one -job loss -financial stress -family discord -past regrets During these times uncertainty about the future can weigh heavily. In fact, you would be hard pressed to find a …
Weathering Life’s Challenges-From Despair to Repair Read More »
When emotions are positive, we usually enjoy them and even search them out, but if they are negative, we tend to deny them or try to hide from them. This approach can hold us captive emotionally. What, then, can you do to process your difficult feelings in a beneficial way? Often, when we feel strong …
Unpleasant Feelings Do you ever feel like the prisoner of your own feelings, especially unpleasant feelings? No matter how hard you try, you just can’t shake the hold they have on you. You may try to escape, but they seem to follow you wherever you go. At times, we attempt to distance ourselves from experiencing …
No Mud No Lotus: Facing your Unpleasant Feelings Read More »
