A way of escape

A friend and colleague, Hugh Osborne, has introduced me to a video interview with Dr. Gabor Maté in May 2014, Seattle. Probably one of the most useful explanations and explorations I’ve heard of how we escape the present (or pain, boredom, low self-esteem,...

Harm Reduction or Abstinence?

Back when I was training in the challenging arena of addiction in Los Angeles in the eighties, with pretty much every chemical known to man available if you knew where to go, and an abundance of cocaine, marijuana and alcohol on virtually every street corner, the...

Hail the Introverts!

I am mesmerised by RSA Shorts and have particular affinity for this one based on Susan Cain’s work on the benefits of introversion. If you identify with her description, there are other resources to explore – her book “Quiet: The Power of Introverts...

How to stop Slouching

My friend and colleague at Stillpoint, Henry Johnson, has posted about Slouching – an excellent guide to (a) how we get stuck slouching at our desk and (b) how to undo the damage this causes over the long term, with simple exercises you can do at the office. If...

History repeats itself

My friend and somatic coaching colleague, Meredith, has written a courageous blog about her experience with familial child abuse, how history repeats itself. I felt deeply moved by her wisdom and vulnerability in sharing such personal information. Thank you Meredith....
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