Compassion is a superpower, but if used against us to get us to act in a certain way that is not in our best interests, we lose compassion for ourselves.

Cast of the movie Wine Country drinking wine.

Tools for overcoming avoidance of what matters to you in life.

“Avoiding emotional struggle and practical difficulties is impossible when one has become committed to personally worthwhile long-term goals.”

Photo by Mike Labrum, Unsplash

Winter’s stillness has arrived but will we embrace the season?

Are there hidden messages in our emotions? Let’s explore.

Photo by Hello I'm Nik on Unsplash

What is the function of anger?

Image courtesy of Cullan Smith, Unsplash

Exploring our relationship with discomfort

“Shouldn’t I just wait to feel motivated before taking action?” and “I’ll get to it when I feel better” are common refrains. Yet, what if healing from anxiety and depression doesn’t work that way?

This year, consider giving up judgments.