Recently, I was speaking with a friend who was struggling with low mood. When I asked what they felt the catalyst for their low mood was, a litany of high profile political uncertainties was expressed. I could totally relate to what they were saying as I had felt the same overwhelm whenever I logged on…
I’m somebody who travels a lot; to teach on courses, to visit my family in Scotland, and as part of the MA admin team I get a train from London to Manchester and back. Thankfully, I’m somebody who enjoys travelling, but at times I do find it can be frustrating, with delays and anxieties when…
Today, I was editing a video of Rob Nairn taken on Heather’s visit to South Africa this past November. She was staying with Rob and managed to film some tea time conversations with him and the topic of this one in particular deals with how preference is an emotional response that shapes our lives and…
Last night, I was lucky enough to meet up with old friends to have a ‘catch up’. It has been months since we were all together and the excitement for the opportunity to reconnect and share a bit of our personal happenings was infectious. At times, it felt like we were all talking at once.…
Recently, I was watching a talk given by Dr. Rick Hanson, who is one of the keynote speakers at our summer conference (for more information, please click here). I have always identified with and found his teachings and practices not only practical but effective. Moreover, if you are someone who struggles with long sits, he’s…
First off, Happy New year! I did it! I survived Christmas holidays. Oh sure, there were many pleasant moments over the festive period- a break away from the office, Christmas movies with the kids, baking- but there was also an underlying level of stress with all of the expectations of the season. It is always…
This week I am lucky enough to be going on retreat. It feels quite luxurious and privileged to be getting away for a retreat at this time of year (amidst all of the chaos of the Christmas bustle). However, in all actuality, there is no better time. This got me thinking. There are many people…
As the holiday season is approaching, a friend and I were talking about gift giving and of the politics that can surround the purchasing of presents. One observation that we made was the need in others, and ourselves from time to time, to reciprocate. And not only to reciprocate but to make sure that we…
“I said to my soul, be still and wait without hope, for hope would be hope for the wrong thing; wait without love, for love would be love of the wrong thing; there is yet faith, but the faith and the love are all in the waiting. Wait without thought, for you are not ready…
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