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Most of us long for something that remains vexingly out of reach. It might be an internal change – more self-esteem, the ability to tolerate life’s ups and downs with less anxiety, or an increased capacity for joy. There might…

When we’re in crisis, fear and anxiety is likely to emerge. Why? ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Because crisis feels dangerous, and danger sets off anxiety. See if it’s possible to just observe, even if you’re tempted to feel better fast.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ If…

Whether you’ve turned to therapeutic or spiritual mentors for support, it can be troubling to see signs of their unexplored shadow. We all need other people to offer us needed inspiration and guidance and will seek out those who seem…

It’s tempting to think of compassion as a simple and benign feeling. If we can respond to suffering with a modicum of tenderness and curiosity, we’re likely to feel the stirrings of compassion. But, if we’re willing to get close…

The Buddha encouraged us to be curious about the self. He wisely suggested that it exists but not in the way we imagine. While having selfhood is something to celebrate, even when our circumstances are painful or arduous, equally we…

It’s the times when we can’t risk knowing how vulnerable we always are, that we have to worry about. And if you’re feeling more vulnerable than you can stand, see if you can stand just a few minutes more, then…

Why are we forever followed by parts of us we sense but don’t know well?⁣ ⁣ We are complex creatures. Having lived through so many ornate relationships, moments of confusion and overwhelm, and different developmental stages all with various challenges…

There are so many reasons why we suffer. The last three years have provided some stark examples: tenuous health, financial insecurity, structural biases, to name a few. But perhaps that most common source of suffering is interpersonal relationship. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣…