Tag Archives: compassion

Keeping Death in Mind

Each time I work with someone going through bereavement certain perspectives become clear. One of the most positive insights that can be gained from the loss of death is what is really important to us. Usually it is other people that are most important to us, and having memorable experiences. It is amazing how easyContinue reading “Keeping Death in Mind”

A version of Buddhist Metta Practice

This is a quick post after an inspiring week with my clients. Say these words and see how they affect you. Allow your response to be what it is, without expectations. Pause between each line for a breath or two. Like dropping a stone into a pond and seeing the result. May I be happy.Continue reading “A version of Buddhist Metta Practice”

Sleeping with Anxiety: and a bit of neuroscience, and a computer game.

So, it’s been a while since I last wrote, thankfully because work has been busier. Here is a little anecdote from my life that might be helpful if you’re ruminating instead of sleeping. I speak with my clients all the time about staying up all night worrying about life. While the root cause of this anxietyContinue reading “Sleeping with Anxiety: and a bit of neuroscience, and a computer game.”

Effective Worrying

In this post I am going to look at a method to manage your worries if you find that they are disrupting your ability to rest and enjoy yourself. It is common for worries to interrupt our ability to stay present with the rest of our lives. You may find that you are struggling toContinue reading “Effective Worrying”

Pain and Suffering

Recently, at work I have been helping clients to see the difference between pain and suffering with the following formula. Pain x Resistance = Suffering This idea can be so helpful that I am even going to frame it and put it on my wall. I first came across this idea in a Dharma talkContinue reading “Pain and Suffering”