Awareness by John Astin her gaze is so constant, our every move watched with such affection, a ceaseless vigil without condition or agenda, silent, patient, unrelenting in her embrace. There is endless room in the heart of this lover, infinite space for whatever...
A lovely poem about mindfulness and overcoming resistance…. Willing to experience aloneness, I discover connection everywhere. Turning to face my fear, I meet the warrior who lives within. Opening to my loss, I gain the embrace of the universe. Surrendering into...
When we start practicing more self kindness and self compassion, we may be surprised to experience an increase in uncomfortable sensations and emotions. This is normal. It can help to understand this by thinking about the metaphor of Backdraft that is offered to us...
What if a poem were just for me? What if I were audience enough because I am, Because this person here is alive, is flesh, is conscious, has feelings, counts? What if this one person mattered not just for what She can do in the world But because she is part of the...
“Darling, I know you suffer. That is why I am here for you.” This mantra is offered to us by Thich Nhat Hanh. When we hear this from others who care about us, a deep healing begins. When we learn to say this to ourselves, we are free. That is the power...
We live in a ‘boot camp’ kind of world. Most of us have been taught to motivate ourselves with striving, pushing, ignoring feelings and using negative self-talk. There is another way. A more compassionate way – that research shows has positive...
Find Space, Breathe & Reconnect: a 1/2 day silent retreat on Sunday December 7, 2025
Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills Weekend Retreat, B.C. November 15-16th, 2025
Mindful Self-Compassion Training Intensive, May 9-13th, 2025 Bethlehem Centre, Nanaimo, BC. Canada
Mindful Self-Compassion for Anxiety: 6 Week Live Online Training (MSP Covered)
Individual Counselling Session
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