Can A Focus On Connection Reduce A Need For Defence & Futile Competition? When we focus on connection we have the ability to see similarity. In addition, we can find compassion and we’re able to feel empathy. Conversely, when our focus is on difference and separation we often reject people, ideas and behaviour. Indeed, this … Read more
The Internal Battle With Belonging Belonging is a powerful driver in our core values and belief system, and subsequently, our behaviour. A feeling of whether we believe we belong or don’t belong to a specific group or clique, community or family can create an internal battle that doesn’t always feel great. Our sense of belonging … Read more
What Is A Koan? A koan is a riddle or puzzle that Zen Buddhists use during meditation to help them unravel greater truths about the world and about themselves. Zen Koans are a great way to caress your consciousness while you’re having some quiet time. The purpose of a Zen Koan is not to arrive … Read more
Once We Categorise Negative Feelings We Create Depression As A Stuck State The WHO website [1] states that “depression is a common mental disorder affecting almost 264 million people, of all ages, globally. That’s pretty significant. However, are ALL cases of what we term as ‘depression’ really a stuck state? Personally, I don’t align with … Read more
