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Read more about the article What the mind forgets in challenging times
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What the mind forgets in challenging times

"The wound is the place where the light enters."Rumi This simple quote is a great pointer for handling pain, struggle, and difficult times. Our thinking mind's job is to prevent…

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June 20, 2021
Read more about the article Battles of authentic belonging
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Battles of authentic belonging

"To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best day and night to make you like everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any…

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June 18, 2021
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Finding the other inside of ourselves

β€œIn order to find the patient, we must look for him inside of ourselves.”Christopher Bollas I came across this quote recently in a psychotherapy textbook, and thought it worthy of…

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June 16, 2021
Read more about the article Joy’s soul lies in the doing, if we are present
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Joy’s soul lies in the doing, if we are present

β€œThings won are done, joy’s soul lies in the doing.”William Shakespeare This quote reminds me of hedonic adaptation, the phenomenon that we adapt surprisingly quickly to pleasure or pain. This…

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June 8, 2021
Read more about the article Doing what makes us come alive
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Doing what makes us come alive

β€œDon’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”Howard Thurman I personally…

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May 19, 2021
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To blossom, or not to blossom?

β€œThere came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”Anais Nin This is a great metaphor for…

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April 25, 2021
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Metaflight and metafights

β€œIf you ever want to sustain something negative, just try to not have the experience. Run away from it. Try to fix it. Try to overcome it. That’s a great…

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April 23, 2021
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A “bad attitude” is okay sometimes

Most people tend to associate attitude with emotions and thoughts, rather than actions and words. Telling people to "have a better attitude" often upsets them because they don't have as…

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May 13, 2020
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There is nothing wrong with wanting things

As a therapist, a common phrase I hear people say is, "I shouldn't want…” (e.g., a nicer family, more talent, more desirable circumstances, more ability, etc…). Of course, this is…

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April 22, 2020
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Life is a (short) thru-hike

The forest is one of the places where I feel most peaceful, most at home, and most safe (to the illogical surprise of many). I just stepped into a forest…

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September 13, 2019
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~~~~~ Family goals and relationship compatibility ~~~~~
Family goals and relationship compatibility

(Three pillars of a nourishing relationship 2.5.5.2.3c)
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~~~~~ Family goals and relationship compatibility ~~~~~
Family goals and relationship compatibility

(Three pillars of a nourishing relationship 2.5.5.2.3b)
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~~~~~ Family goals and relationship compatibility ~~~~~
Family goals and relationship compatibility

(Three pillars of a nourishing relationship 2.5.5.2.3a)
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Political orientation and partner compatibility

(Three pillars of a nourishing relationship 2.5.5.2.2)

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~~~ Moral foundations and partner compatibility ~~~

Moral foundations and partner compatibility

(Three pillars of a nourishing relationship 2.5.5.2.1)

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~~~ Values and goals (Three pillars of a nourishi ~~~
Values and goals

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~~~ Core beliefs and compatibility (Three pillars ~~~
Core beliefs and compatibility

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Malleability of core beliefs

(Three pillars of a nourishing relationship 2.5.5.1.1)

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~~~~~ Core beliefs (Three pillars of a nourishing ~~~~~
Core beliefs
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~~~~~ Emotionality and partner compatibility (Thre ~~~~~
Emotionality and partner compatibility (Three pillars of a nourishing relationship 2.5.4)
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~~~~~ Builders, explorers, nurturers, and director ~~~~~
Builders, explorers, nurturers, and directors (Three pillars of a nourishing relationship 2.5.3)
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~~~~~ Temperament and partner compatibility (Thre ~~~~~
Temperament and partner compatibility 
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