There is no doubt that William Shakespeare had an exceptionally brilliant mind. I listened to a story on NPR once that listed out many of […]
“The Roots of Buddhist Psychology” by Jack Kornfield (Audiobook Recommendation)
I recently completed that audiobook The Roots of Buddhist Psychology by Dr. Jack Kornfield, who is a Buddhist psychologist. Dr. Kornfield is highly regarded author […]
“Living Without Stress or Fear” by Thich Nhat Hanh- Audiobook Recommendation
I recently enjoyed listening to the audiobook Living Without Stress or Fear by renowned Buddhist monk, teacher, author, and peace activist, Thich Nhat Hanh. I’ve […]
Mindfulness in My Work as a Therapist
In my previous blog, I list three ways therapists can use mindfulness in their work (from the book, Mindfulness and Psychotherapy.) In my work as […]
There’s Nothing Good or Bad…
There’s no controversy that William Shakespeare was a genius. His plays contain so many memorable quotes as well as stunning insights into the human condition. […]
Coping with Distressing Thoughts – Part 3
Now more on how to cope with distressing thoughts. Here is one simple but powerful technique that you might want to give a try. This […]
Memorable Quotes and Powerful Truths
I love aphorisms – short, memorable quotes that point to powerful truths. For instance, I love the saying, “I’ll cross that bridge when I come […]
Social Comparisons – Working for You or Against
We often compare ourselves to others. We are social creatures, and it’s natural for us to do this. In a way, we are trying to […]
Power of Words & Self-Talk
Words can be tremendously powerful. Very subtle changes in choice of words, voice inflection, etc. can totally change the impact our words have on others. […]
Self-Liberation Through Mindfulness
Now we’ve arrived at potentially the most powerful way to break out of a cycle of negative thoughts and feelings. It is through mindfulness, which […]