All we thought we knew, tested. All we thought to be secure, shaken. Asked to isolate and sit with ourselves. An opportunity to undertake a kind of 'contemplative-intimacy.' What would...
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Swimming in a cultural narrative that has us peg our worth against our work, it can be easy to get stuck in Doing. It is inevitable that we feel guilt...
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A new year is a great time to reflect, gain insight and step into the next feeling clear and resolved. Here are 27 questions that will prepare you for entering...
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Born into a culture that asks "what do you do,” more than “what are you in love with,” breeds a value system that shapes how we relate to ourselves, and...
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We're taught to and rewarded for finding the right answers. There are some things though that simply cannot be answered, yet are closely tied to our sense of self and...
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In sitting with someone seeking guidance or holding, we can all too often fall into the pattern of problem-solving. In many cases, this can leave the person feeling more alone,...
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