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Untangling from Dark Emotions
Feeling dark emotions may be part of being human, but is there anything we can do to help untangle ourselves from these dark moods?
The Fallible Nature of being Human
Full self-acceptance, foibles and all, is not a way to let ourselves off the hook for undesirable behaviour, but a way to take full responsibility in a compassionate way.
The Gift of Vulnerability
Vulnerability is not for the faint of heart, but it may be the place where our empathy begins.
Mindfulness and Stress Reduction
We may not be able to get rid of all of our stress and anxiety, but we can become better equipped to work with it when it arises.
Moving out of depression
It can feel like the last thing that we feel like doing, but after we do it, we can't remember why we didn't do it sooner.
The Power of the Pen
The written word can be a powerful tool, allowing us to process more deeply, gain insights and refresh our perspective.
Grief and Getting Through the Holidays
Grieving the loss of a loved one can be especially difficult during holiday time. A few things to keep in mind that might help a little.
Helping Children Grieve a Death
Being aware of how children grieve can be a great support to the child as well as to the adults caring for that child.
The Power of Encouragement
Sometimes encouragement will come from the outside and other times we need to be our own motivational speaker.
Those negative voices
What can we do about those negative voices that keep us from connecting with our true nature?
Terrible Day or just an unpleasant moment
Can we choose how to see things without denying our experience?