The Cure by Albert Huffstickler

The Cure by Albert Huffstickler

Nov 16, 2023 | Poetry, Self-Compassion

We think we get over things. We don’t get over things. Or say, we get over the measles but not a broken heart. We need to make that distinction. The things that become part of our experience never become less a part of our experience. How can I say it? The way to “get...
Buddhist Prayer of Forgiveness

Buddhist Prayer of Forgiveness

Nov 16, 2023 | Mindfulness, Self-Compassion

If I have harmed anyone in any way either knowingly or unknowingly through my own confusions I ask their forgiveness. If anyone has harmed me in any way either knowingly or unknowingly through their own confusions I forgive them. And if there is a situation I am not...
It’s Okay by Matt Haig

It’s Okay by Matt Haig

Oct 6, 2023 | Poetry, Self-Compassion

I first heard this poem while on a silent meditation retreat with Dr. Mark Sherman on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.  It resonated with me and ‘it’s okay’ became a soothing mantra that stayed with me all day. It’s Okay by Matt Haig It’s...
That I Stand Here Now – Jane O’Shea 

That I Stand Here Now – Jane O’Shea 

Sep 15, 2023 | Poetry, Self-Compassion

(Follow yourself home, word remedies to heal and inspire) From the time this planet began hurtling through space and the sun caught her in its orbit From the first moment when life began from nothing the smallest idea, the smallest spark the very first fragment of...
Softness Heals

Softness Heals

Aug 18, 2023 | Mindfulness, Self-Compassion

Be Aware Of Using Softness To Soothe By Jane Macnaught Water is not usually described as soft, but today was a gloomy early morning, wind and rain pummelled the coast last night and it was calm as I walked around the lagoon this morning – and that water so velvety...