Author: Navigating Today
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Under The Surface
Sometimes clients come to session with seemingly unrelated topics, scattering them around us like an unassembled jigsaw puzzle or quilt pieces. They share in this manner when there is overwhelm…
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Weekly Self-Therapy
I have settled into a new personal routine. One morning a week I spend about 30 minutes reflecting and writing. I imagine what I’d say to my own therapist –…
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Vote With Your Money
I read an article about unsubscribing from streaming services as a way to have power in our current political environment. The main message was that we can regain a sense…
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Nap
Sometimes you do just need to go back to bed. Sometimes the answer to your current state of mind is actually very simple. Check in with yourself – are you…
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Good Luck / Bad Luck
There is a Taoist parable, Old Man Of The Frontier Loses Horse, that was played out in my day last weekend. After enjoying a few hours with a friend, I…
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Listening To Ourselves
As adults, one of the greatest mistakes we can make is to not listen to ourselves. Every person has feelings and reactions to every moment experienced. We have unmet needs…
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Kindness Is The Way Through
“Kindness is the way through”This is the motto of a person working at Little Griddle (on NE Fremont in Portland); they shared it with me when I expressed gratitude for…
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Her Life
The Question. “Everyday she sees her life. Fade away, and pass her by. What can she do?” (Lyrics from: Her Life by Two Feet) The Answer. ”It’s her life.” (Lyrics…
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Compassion For Others (Part 2)
When I envisioned this article, I imagined that I’d be able to have frequent feelings of kindness towards a particular person in power. My goal wasn’t to have feelings of…
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Hold Tight
As dark clouds appear. And your mind fills with fear. Hold tight my dear. I’ll be with you here. Hold Something Firmly To Create Safety. When fearful thoughts begin to…
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