The situation: A couple of years ago, I took up swimming for exercise. I’d struggled with a bad back for a number of years and when a chiropractor suggested I strengthen my …
From victim to strength in conversation
The situation: This is difficult to admit but here goes: for as long as I can remember, I saw myself as a helpless victim of criticism, misdirected anger, undermining, put-downs and …
It’s Okay to be Scrooge
As December approached, my usual dread of Christmas began seeping in like the ominous fog in a scary movie. It has a skin-crawling sensation to it and I’ve imagined myself …
Now That’s What I Call Mindfulness
I’m always looking for ways to talk about mindfulness that suit my understanding of it – and that’s been surprisingly harder than expected. This week, I found the following description …
Daring Awareness
The situation: Like almost everybody I know, my life is hectic and busy and often overwhelming. Work consumes most of my time and even though I don’t have kids, I’m …