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What does the idea of a comfort zone evoke in you? Is it warm, relaxed feelings of being at ease? Or is it a feeling of guilt, or...

Sat here looking at the magnificent trees across the road from my therapy room, a moment ago I acknowledged the grace and presence of...

“A life truly lived constantly burns away veils of illusion, burns away what is no longer relevant, gradually reveals our essence, until,...

“We must have the courage to live with paradox. The strength to hold the tension of not knowing the answers and the willingness to...

“Allow the raw grief and anger travel every cell of your being. Scream at the dying of the light and the injustice of the hell you were...

In the process of moving home, I’ve come across all sorts of things that I had not looked at in a while. Two particular treasures were...

Working as a psychotherapist, I have a pretty continual stream of relationships that begin, and end. It’s a natural feature of my work...

Sometimes it can be hard to discern how we are changing. We tend to think of ourselves as fixed, consistent beings who are steady...

I’ve had a number of experiences recently where I have found myself doing things that were way out of my previous comfort zone. I’m...

I’ve had a number of experiences recently where I have found myself doing things that were way out of my previous comfort zone. I’m...

It’s the holiday season, and I’ve been lucky enough to spend more time than usual with my family. One of the things I have really...

“The rational mind is a servant. The intuitive mind is a sacred gift. We have created a society that honours the servant and has...

I just love this quote from Lao Tsu, it speaks so eloquently of the human experience. When we encounter difficulties we just want them...

I’ve been noticing of late the tendency for people to attribute the source of pain and suffering to be outside of themselves. It may be...

“If we could allow the pace of our meetings to slow down to the pace of our hearts, we might find genuine understanding.” Marion Woodman...

I’m currently reading the beautiful book Helgoland by Carlo Rovelli. It’s quite a read, exploring the current thinking around quantum...

I was recently reminded of this powerful instigative tale by a recording of Bill O’Hanlan presenting it. It has two powerful lessons. ...

I have a big patch of clover in my back garden. It’s quite prominent, and just now it’s beginning to flower. Beautiful. The thing is,...

Today I want to write about the power of hope. Hope is a future based emotion, a desire for something to happen, and a belief in it...

I wrote this short poem a few weeks ago when I was sat in my therapy room, about to start work. I wanted to share my sense of blessing...