Life is not what it’s supposed to be. It’s what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference.
As a therapist, I am a companion. I try to help people tune into their own wisdom.
There is no stress in the world, only people thinking stressful thoughts.
The words you speak are powerful. Especially the words you speak to yourself.
A sad soul can kill quicker than a germ.
The purpose of psychotherapy is to set people free.
Breathe in, breathe out, no fear, no doubt.
Some kids are so depressed at home and with how people treat them in school that they cut themselves. This happens all over the world – kids who don’t want to kill themselves, but nobody understands how much they hurt, so they cut themselves with razor blades.
It’s cool to be a part of recovery. This is just who I am, this is what I write about, what I do, and most of my work has been a reflection of what I’ve been going through in one way or another.
Mindfulness is a pause – the space between stimulus and response: that’s where choice lies.
Radical Acceptance is the willingness to experience ourselves and our lives as they are.
The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.
Make a conscious effort to surround yourself with positive, nourishing, and uplifting people – people who believe in you, encourage you to go after your dreams, and applaud your victories.
What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, more unashamed conversation.
Remind yourself: you are not your thoughts or feelings.
It’s healthy to admit you’re not ok. ‘It’s ok not to be ok’ it’s brave. But don’t let it win. Be sad. Have your moment, your day or week. Then do something about it and be happy. For yourself.
It is indeed a radical act of love just to sit down and be quiet for a time by yourself.
Mindfulness is about being fully awake in our lives. It is about perceiving the exquisite vividness of each moment. We also gain immediate access to our own powerful inner resources for insight, transformation, and healing.
Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.
Mindfulness practice means that we commit fully in each moment to be present; inviting ourselves to interface with this moment in full awareness, with the intention to embody as best we can an orientation of calmness, mindfulness, and equanimity right here and right now.