by Arbor | Aug 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
I can imagine the movie poster for the film about my life: a hideous, giant monster, with fangs and claws dripping blood, terrorizing the young children in her path with punishments, recriminations and selfishness. “Attack of the Anti-Mother!” the poster...
by Arbor | Jul 31, 2016 | Uncategorized
Radical acceptance is the process of making the choice not to fight against “what is,” but to lean into the reality of an experience with awareness and curiosity. This challenging task has its roots in Buddhist teachings, but the result of avoiding...
by Arbor | Jul 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
When violence occurs, we may assume feelings like hatred, rage, or vengeance motivated the destructive acts. But more likely, fear is the impetus behind acting out. When humans feel threatened or at risk, our fear can propel us to lash out in an attempt to protect...
by Arbor | Jul 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
Perhaps it was the time we screamed at our kids, or belittled them in an effort to curb misbehavior. Maybe we snubbed a friend instead of pursuing a difficult conversation. Cheated on our taxes. Took something that wasn’t ours. Manipulated a situation to get our...
by Arbor | Jul 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
Resolution provides answers, certainty, peace, even the opportunity to let go and move on. Resolving an argument can bring people together, allowing a deeper knowing of each other’s viewpoints. Receiving test results from your doctor, even if the news is less...
by Arbor | Jun 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Alone time can be delightful — an opportunity to replenish our psychological and spiritual stores, to putter and play mindlessly, to reconnect with our inner selves. But being alone is not the same experience as being isolated. Isolation is a destructive...
