Karly Randolph Pitman, August 21, 2019When we attempt to make changes in our self care, or when we express a desire to change or grow, strong feelings of rebellion, resistance, or ‘inner no’s’ can arise, clamoring for our attention.We often tense up and contract in the … [Read more]
When the results really matter – how self compassion helps when failure ‘isn’t an option’
This week I received a question about self compassion - in particular, about how we can be kind to ourselves when succeeding at something really matters and we aren't able to meet our own expectations. It's a great question! I've received … [Read more]
Changing how you see your ‘deficiencies’ and standing in your strength
One of the ironic aspects of healing is that temporarily, we move into a place of greater stress as we grow. Change brings newness, uncomfortable feelings, emotions, and body sensations, it brings tenderness as we move into areas that feel new, … [Read more]
When bad habits bring feelings of ‘I should know better’
One of the beliefs that tends to go hand in hand with compulsive habits is some sense of, “I should've handled this better.” On some level, we blame ourselves for our bad habits, for our painful or dysfunctional coping strategies. We can also … [Read more]
Changing habits with kindness, not control
"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." - Viktor Frankl It can be frustrating when we find ourselves stuck in painful habits - where we … [Read more]
‘Look to the longing’ – moving through the fear of growth and change
The 'No' on the way to 'Yes'This month I've been leading a wonderful group through a class on healing the battle with your 'inner rebel' - the part of us that can resist growth, change and being told what to do. One of the things that we've … [Read more]
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