Caring Matters
As far back as I can remember, I had trouble putting my needs first. I grew up in a home where I was taught it was selfish to think of myself ahead of others. I’d [Read More]
Most of us have grown up being shamed for expressing anger. With such an upbringing we learn to repress our anger and internalize the shame about our feelings. We are unable to manage or tolerate [Read More]
I heard about EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) quite some time ago. But the skeptic in me thought this was simply some pseudo-healing therapy, just a placebo pill for the gullible. How could tapping on certain [Read More]
Covert abuse is death by slow poison, administered by toxic dysfunctional human beings. Usually, it occurs in close relationships. Since, there is no physical violence, at first, you try to ignore it and try to [Read More]
Recently, I read a heartwarming story in Tim Ferris’s Blog. The writer relates how one night in the pits of despair she experienced the transformative power of an enlightened witness. Through that serendipitous connection, she [Read More]
Many of us grew up in homes that did not support or acknowledge our child emotions. We were shamed, mocked worse told to shut up or else… This gives rise to another subset of emotions [Read More]
In recent times, CBD oil has gained popularity as a miracle cure for numerous diseases. It is touted as a remedy for wide-ranging health issues from mental illnesses like stress and anxiety, chronic pain and [Read More]
The famous Swiss psychoanalyst Carl Jung said that we have many parts within us – we are not a singular person. Some of our parts make up the shadow/ dark side that we fear to [Read More]
How does one stay sane amidst all the madness happening around? Well, with a little awareness, effort and practice one can learn how to come back to one’s window of tolerance. With awareness and practice, [Read More]
Worry keeps us awake. It is impossible to sleep when our mind is churning with thoughts of what-ifs. Everything seems okay but as soon as I am in bed ready to sleep my ‘nighttime Whatifs [Read More]