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Processing Anger with an Open Heart

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Anger is an intense and primal expression of the life force.
It is a burning flame that cannot be ignored

Anger is the psyche’s alarm system, demanding attention to a boundary of ours that is being invaded, to an injury or pain that is being denied.
The function of anger is similar to the function of a fever. It helps to burn out unwanted, incompatible elements in our innermost Self.
Anger may also be protecting our vulnerability from what we perceive as an external threat. […]

Four Mindful Steps to Working with Your Challenging Emotions

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The RAIN Practice

Many of us are striving to lead a healthy lifestyle making sure to avoid processed foods, eating veggies and fruit, and incorporating some vitamins, supplements and exercise in our daily routine.
However, in spite of all that care, many people still do not feel at the top of their wellbeing scale.
On the other hand, many other people are not careful with their diets, do not exercise and yet they experience joy and enjoy perfect health. […]

On Mother’s Day

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As we approach Mother’s Day, I would like to invite you to take a moment to contemplate, what is/was your mother like? What is/was your relationships with your mother like? What important lessons have you learned from her?
No relationship is perfect, of course. I’m sure there were some challenges, and some very beautiful moments you two spent together.
I had a very tumultuous relationship with my mother growing up. We both had good times but also very challenging times. […]

Love Letter to Trees

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My love for trees is infinite.

Our backyard looks on to dozens of beautiful old and tall trees that have been part of our lives since we moved into our home. Their wide and strong trunks and leafy tops give them a sacred air and anundeniable sense of grandeur.
I have learned so much from them, and over the years they have become my refuge and my sanctuary. Resiliency at their best. […]

Why am I Feeling Unsatisfied with my Life?

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Believe me, you do have more control than you think over how you feel

An old friend I had not seen for over 20 years called me last week. It was wonderful to catch up and share the different paths our lives have taken.
Unfortunately, the turmoil he has experienced regarding his relationships has sunk him into deep anxiety and depression.
He has not spoken to one of his siblings for over 3 years, […]

Making Friends with Yourself

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Making Friends with Yourself is the Art of Self-Compassion 

Life offers us so many opportunities for great joy and pleasure but it is our sorrow that can undoubtedly have a detrimental effect on our confidence and on our ability to trust who we are. It is in moments like these that we need to make friends with ourselves by cultivating self-compassion.
Challenging times are often accompanied by anxiety, impatience and a deep sense of uncertainty. […]

La Copa ya está Rota

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¿Qué nos puede enseñar la impermanencia
acerca de lo valioso de la vida?

Cuando nos damos cuenta de que la naturaleza de las cosas es que nada es eterno, que todo cambia, nuestra apreciación, nuestra gratitud y nuestra capacidad de valorar lo que tenemos cuando lo tenemos aquí, en este momento, aumenta exponencialmente.
Como ninguna otra cosa, la impermanencia puede enseñarnos cómo atesorar cada aspecto de la vida y cómo vivir plenamente. No esperemos. […]

The Art of Listening

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Good, Conscious Listening Can Be Cultivated ~ Here’s How

The art of listening is cultivated with the deep desire to understand and connect to the other. Unfortunately, good listeners are very difficult to find and, for that reason, conscious, meaningful conversations are not natural because we are usually more interested in expressing our own thoughts, feelings and opinions. However, skillful listening is a talent we can all learn and cultivate.
Holding a space for the person who is talking to feel comfortable and safe enough not to hold anything relevant back, […]

Loneliness is a Gift

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Hafiz, the beloved Sufi poet, reminds us in the poem below that loneliness is, indeed, a gift. Unlike depression and lethargy, which want us to stagnate and to sink in darkness, loneliness encourages us to move.
Loneliness is a desire, a physical feeling, something missing in the heart that inspires us to seek. Without loneliness, Hafiz suggests, how would you find yourself?
Part of being human is feeling the desire to connect and share with others. […]

Your Inner Compass

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Male musk deer are one of the most endangered species on Earth. They are also called melanistic deer because of the large amount of melanin they produce, which explains why their fur is so dark and shiny. Their bodies also create the most expensive scent in the world known as Kasturi.
There is a legend that tells the story of a musk deer that was roaming the Himalayan ranges in India when he smelt a mysterious and beautiful scent in the air. […]