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When our suffering seems insurmountable, what we need most is patience. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Just staying, just tolerating what might feel intolerable. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Then, slowly, a new perspective can emerge, or even a new and unexpected gift of compassion from…

We all need to trust our ability to withstand our difficulties and challenges. But equally important, is finding a place within ourselves that remains open and steady so that opportunities for insight and growth are maximized. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ In #BuddhistPsychology, this…

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…

An interesting discovery in developmental psychology is that we need to give love as much as we need to receive it. And yet, it’s the rare poem or song that muses on whether we have⁣ loved others generously. So, let’s…

When we’re in pain, we just want it to stop. Makes sense. But if we get caught up in our defense against pain, the causes are likely to remain murky.⁣ ⁣ #BuddhistPsychology encourages us to slow down when we’re going through…

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…

Some of us got the message early in life that we’re only as good as what we produce, fix, or accomplish. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ If you had an anxious parent, it’s likely that this message was strong, even if never directly…

Depression affects us all at some point. And yet, it can feel like we’re completely alone when depressed.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Sustaining feelings of connection, or even imagining that other people might care and want to help, is tough when depression takes…