Inner Compass Training

What can we do when a loved one is suffering? First, I acknowledge how challenging it is to witness any kind of suffering. Whether it is physical, mental, emotional or existential pain, it is very hard to bear. It feels like a form of torture to see or feel someone’s pain yet NOT know how to help or how to be with them. But let me throw in a specific curveball: What if they are suffering yet there is nothing that you can do about it? This situation came up a lot in 2019 so I wrote this piece over the holidays. I hope this is helpful to you or a loved one. It's far too long for Facebook but the whole piece is on my website.

What to do when a loved one is suffering What can we do when a loved one is suffering? This question has come up a lot so I wanted to share some thoughts in case it may be helpful to you or a loved one. First, I acknowledge how challenging it is to witness any kind of suffering. Whether it...

This winged unicorn is from my past self to your present self: Inviting you to connect to your imagination and playfulness!! Amid our adulthood challenges and dreams, we can get lost in the deep woods of our mental analyses and survival struggles. I drew this unicorn 24 hours after my 13th birthday - one of the toughest years in my youth - growing up in a small conservative town on the East Coast. Thankfully, holding onto the magic helped me crawl out of the black hole when I was 14-15 and begin expressing my true self despite the oppression I felt in school, at home and in society. Drawing was one of my former zen and magic-inducing activities.. What helps you stay connected to your magic?