Us human beings. We all want the same thing. We are all so much more alike than not. I try to remember this daily when I am unhappy with anyone in my life, friend or foe.
We numb vulnerability
"We numb vulnerability...we are the most in debt, obese, addicted and medicated adult cohort in US history."
Compassion
Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.
Drug free healing: transformation stories
These are all stories of recovery that involve freedom from drugs/medications. Most everyone on these pages were told they would need drugs for the rest of their lives and proved psychiatry sorely wrong. ... [click on title to read the post]
Loving Kindness Meditation
Lovingkindess meditation can be very powerful and healing both. This is a description of how to practice.
On being wrong
Most of us will do anything to avoid being wrong. But what if we're wrong about that?
Have a complete break with the past and see what happens
I think it is essential sometimes to go into retreat, to stop everything that you have been doing, to stop your beliefs and experiences completely and look at them anew, not keep on repeating like machines whether you believe or don't believe. You would let fresh air into your minds.
How to Take in the Good – (updated)
Rick Hanson explains how we can boost our positive emotions and positive experiences.