“If we live as we breathe, take in and let go, we cannot go wrong.” – Clarissa Pinkola Estes I recently had one of those days. All day I felt on edge, listless, and frustrated. I wanted to relax and yet I wanted to be productive. I tried, but I
The phrase “let it go” used to really irritate me because I didn’t know what it meant or exactly how to do it. And there are times when I still struggle with it a lot. As an analytical person, I need visual aids and practical steps to help me understand
My first self-date was a small and low-key adventure many years ago: a movie in the middle of the day. It felt amazing to finally conquer one of my worst fears and not having to be accompanied by someone. And this is when my confidence really set in. It was
I have begun to question thoughts that bring me pain. No matter how noble they sound. Especially generational and cultural thought patterns. here is one I heard all the time growing up and even these days – A long resume does not put you in a good light. It
Goodbye, Comfort Zone. Hello, Transformation. These past few months, change has been knocking loudly at my door and pulling my heart strings in unknown directions far outside of my comfort zone. While we humans fear change and crave the cozy comforts of certainty, it is exactly that that holds us
I had always believed that the online environment is impersonal. During the Covid-19 pandemic art therapists, like many other therapists, have been required to adapt their modality to the online context. Except, could art therapy really be done virtually? There are clear indications of what one misses or loses in
“There is something wonderfully bold and liberating about saying yes to our entire imperfect and messy life.” (Tara Brach) It is a given that these days we are constantly inundated with stressors on a personal and global level. As tempting as it is to turn away from painful emotions, or
A lovely lady, Rashmi, wrote in to tell me about the visual journaling she does. That is what prompted me to write this. I indulge in visual journaling too as a personal practice. But when I mention this as a possibility to others, many people seem intimidated by this. “Oh,