“Pain is unavoidable but suffering is optional.” Haruki Murakami While pain is an inevitable part of life, suffering is an unnecessary add-on. It is, in the very least, not something we are meant to endure endlessly or without purpose. What
“You can run but you can’t hide” Joe Louis Joe Louis’ quote, likely drawn from personal experience, suggests that no matter how much you try to avoid or escape a problem, you will eventually have to face it. You
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” Maya Angelou Transformation as a biological imperative… The butterfly is a symbol of transformation, but a transformation not easily
"It is through our powerlessness that we can access all the power that we ever need." Anonymous Many of us are apt to see powerlessness as weakness. The very thought of being powerless in this unpredictable, often volatile, world of ours
"Whenever I make progress, something unexpected happens, leading to an emotional crisis. I get discouraged. Why does this keep happening?" – A former client This client seems to be talking about the breakdown-breakthrough-breakdown cycle. Just when we’re feeling better emotionally
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear…, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia We relentlessly seek a source, if not the source, of
"When the norm is decency, other virtues can thrive: integrity, honesty, compassion, kindness, and trust.” Raja Krishnamoorthi To begin with, let’s define our terms. What are compassion and decency? Are they the same, different or somehow related? Compassion denotes not
“Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions.” Elizabeth Gilbert Someone once wisely reminded me that not everything we think and feel is true. (FYI, I was in a wee spot of
