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How do you Forgive someone who Hurt you?

February 5, 2026 Leave a Comment

How do you forgive someone who hurt you?

Something a lot of people get wrong is that forgiveness is about the other person and not about you. If the other person actually isn’t willing to meet you,  there are ways that you can forgive that don’t require the other person showing up.
Forgiveness doesn’t mean what most people think it means. It doesn’t mean pretend it didn’t happen. It doesn’t mean being the bigger person, […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Forgiveness, Grief, inner compass, wisdom, Personal Growth, Personal Transformation, Presence, Self Love, Self-reflection

Spiritual Bypassing

June 22, 2025 1 Comment

What is Spiritual Bypassing? 

Spiritual Bypassing or Spiritual Materialism, has become rampant lately in both religious and non-religious circles. But what is Spiritual Bypassing?
According to author Teal Swan, it is the practice of using spiritual beliefs to avoid facing or healing one’s painful feelings, unresolved wounds and unmet needs. It is a state of avoidance and therefore it is a state of RESISTANCE. […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Challenges, Compassion, Embodied Experience, Meditation, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Personal Transformation, Presence, Resistance, Spiritual Bypassing

A New Perspective on Life

June 3, 2025 2 Comments

Eventually, everyone gets forgotten.
In just a few generations, no one will remember your name, your struggles, your achievements, or your failures. Whatever feels so important now will disappear completely.
So, why spend your precious time taking everything so seriously? Why worry about what others think? Why stress over small problems? Why care about mistakes that no one will remember?
Think about it. You’re living a temporary life on a tiny planet in an endless universe. […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Embodied Experience, Gratitude & Appreciation, Impermanence, Joy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Presence, Self-Care

How to Practice Mindfulness Over a Cup of Coffee

May 30, 2025 2 Comments

Mindfulness is a way of being in the world. It is stepping out of our business, our autopilot tendencies, our propensity to worry about what is coming next or what has already happened. With mindfulness we bring deliberate awareness to the present moment.
It is a way of relating to our experience with curiosity, attention and non-judgment.
Life offers so many opportunities in our daily routine to develop our mindfulness practice! Here is one great way to start to meditate if you just have a few minutes: I invite you to consider bringing mindfulness to your next cup of coffee. […]

Filed Under: Busy Mind, Meditation, Mindfulness, Pausing, Presence, Resistance Tagged With: Meditating over a cup of coffee, mindfulness, pausing

Why we should never Ignore our Intuition

May 23, 2025 Leave a Comment

Intuition, often referred to as a “gut feeling,” is a powerful inner voice that guides us through life’s most challenging decisions and situations.
It is a natural instinct that has been honed over centuries of human evolution, providing us with a unique form of wisdom that transcends logic and reason.
Ignoring our intuition can lead to regrettable consequences. It’s that nagging feeling in the back of our minds, warning us of potential dangers or guiding us towards opportunities that may not be immediately apparent. […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Embodied Experience, Energy, inner compass, wisdom, Mindfulness, Personal Transformation, Presence, Relationships

A Nurturing Mothering Presence in your Life

May 9, 2025 4 Comments

This week, I invite you to take a moment to contemplate what your mother is /was 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.
Some of us have a “mother wound.” I had a very tumultuous relationship with my mother growing up. We both had some great times together but also many moments that left profound emotional scars in me. […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Compassion, Joy, Love, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Presence, Relationships

Glimmers in Everyday Life

April 26, 2025 1 Comment

Glimmers are small moments or experiences that bring us a sense of calm, joy, or connection, often in the midst of stress or anxiety.
And let’s be real, there is a lot of stress and anxiety in this world right now.
These could be as simple as a beautiful sunset, the sound of birds chirping, or the warmth of a comforting hug.
They are the opposite of “”triggers””—things that heighten our stress or anxiety—and instead serve as gentle reminders of safety and peace. […]

Filed Under: Joy, Mindfulness, Miscellaneous, Personal Growth, Presence

The Experience of High Functioning Anxiety

April 19, 2025 Leave a Comment

High-functioning anxiety is the quiet storm beneath a calm surface.
It’s when you’re crushing it—work, goals, life—but inside, your mind’s racing, overthinking every move, waiting for the other shoe to drop.
You look ‘fine,’ even thriving, yet you’re battling constant worry, perfectionism, rumination or that nagging need to stay busy.
It’s a hidden struggle where success masks the chaos—proof you can be high-achieving and still need a breather. You’re not alone in this; even the strongest carry silent weights. […]

Filed Under: Anxiety, Boundaries, Challenges, Embodied Experience, Health, Mindfulness, Presence

The Greatest Power

February 8, 2025 Leave a Comment

There’s no greater power than knowing who you are.
At its core, this statement is all about self-knowledge and self-acceptance.
It’s recognizing that true power doesn’t come from external sources like wealth, status, or accomplishments.
Nope, the real juice flows from having a solid understanding of your authentic self – your values, strengths, quirks, and all.
When you really know yourself inside and out, you move through the world with a quiet confidence. You’re not easily shaken by criticism or setbacks because you’re grounded in who you are. […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Personal Transformation, Presence, Self Love, Self-Care, Self-reflection

Afterwards, the Coffee Gets Cold

January 11, 2025 6 Comments

I would like to share with you a beautiful and significant poem about the inexorability passage of time, and what we can do to make the best of it. Enjoy
Barely the day started and
it’s already six in the evening.
Barely arrived on Monday
and it’s already Friday.
.. and the month is already over.
.. and the year is almost over.
.. and already 40, 50 or 60 years
of our lives have passed. […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness, Pausing, Personal Growth, Presence, Self-reflection, Setting an Intention, Thoughts

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