This blog post talks about self-compassion and mindfulness in the context of mental health and well-being. Much of the research and writing on compassion and mindfulness in Western psychology has been informed by Buddhist teachings and traditions. As part of...
Do you ever wonder why there is so little empathy in the world? You are an empath and wish others were the same, but what comes naturally to you seems foreign to others. This is the same question I asked myself when I studied Counselling Skills in Vancouver fifteen...
“The central journey of modern life is moving self to service.” – Relationalist Manifesto One of my former students is a Rhodes Scholar. While studying at Oxford, Joanna attended two retreats with her fellow Rhodies. The first was called Service and Leadership....
I’m sure you know the alphabet song. Go, ahead, sing it in your head. Now, what about the melody for counting from one to twelve? If you grew up in the 70s like me, you know the Ladybug’s Picnic or this other Sesame Street classic. (Apologies if either tune sticks in...
Note: This blog includes wishful thinking. Cynics, pessimists and curmudgeons should take a pass. Malaysia’s Tioman island is known for its beautiful beaches, lush greenery and crystal clear sea waters. It’s also the resting place of a beautiful dragon princess....
Wanda is a proud grandmother and small business owner. She also rides a Kawasaki Vulcan and clocks about 5000km per year. No mid-life crisis. She simply loves the wind in her face. In the 1990s, while having breakfast with her two daughters, she felt sick to her...