Blog Topic: Weight
Eating Disorders from the inside Out. TED Talk by Dr. Laura Hill
Shame
Shame is known as the " universal silencer" , It is such an intense emotion, we often try hide it. We hide it because we believe that we alone suffer in this way. We isolate, freeze and spiral down. In fact shame is so prevalent. It shows up in everyone's life to...
Read more“A regular practice of meditation reinforces the neural pathways that bring wholeness, while also refusing to strengthen any toxic, self-destructive, or negative pathways. Without such changing of our “software” real and sustained change is almost impossible. ”
~Richard Rohr
Meditation
"A regular practice of meditation reinforces the neural pathways that bring wholeness, while also refusing to strengthen any toxic, self-destructive, or negative pathways. Without such changing of our “software” real and sustained change is almost impossible. "...
Self-Compassion Break
The Self-Compassion Break is a wonderful meditation to practice when you notice that you’re feeling stress or emotional discomfort. Sit or lie down comfortably. See if you can find the discomfort/stress in your body. Where do you feel it the most? Make contact with...
Depression
Couples Therapy - Patrick Roche This is a great 3 minute poem about his relationship with depression.
Neural Pathways
Neuroplasticity is new brain science that shows we can change our brain's emotional response to difficult situations. Regular practice of calming, breathing, soothing activities can create new neural pathways in the brain. Each time we choose to slow down our...
Reluctance
Many people are reluctant to practise Self-Compassion. A common misconception id that it is a form of self pity, selfishness or an excuse for not pushing yourself There is a fear that Self-Compassion would undermine motivation Self compassion actually remembers that...
Affectionate Breathing
This is a wonderful MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION meditation to help cultivate self-kindness. First find a quiet, comfortable place to sit. Position yourself in a way that you don’t need any effort to remain in one position for the whole exercise. To do this, try keeping...
What Does Everyday Mercy Look Like
Very inspiring and humbling. What Does Everyday Mercy Look Like
Dalai Lama and The Art of Happiness
"I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. That is clear. Whether one believes in religion or not, whether one believes in this religion or that religion, we all are seeking something better in life. So, I think, the very motion of our life is...