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Asking for help invites relationship

by Kate | Jul 10, 2021 | kind promises, Strength, Vulnerability, Weakness

We humans are a social species. We weren’t meant to survive or thrive on our own. Unfortunately, we (especially Americans) have created mythic heroes that are rugged individualists. They don’t need anybody. It’s a lonely life. Those of us who live with illness can’t...

The strength of imagination

by Kate | Jun 9, 2021 | Generosity, kind promises

While imagination is not included on most psychological strengths lists, I find it to be a fun and effective tool for working with thoughts and emotions. The good news is that we can cast into the future to set goals, connect more compassionately with people around...

self-compassion journaling prompts

by Kate | May 24, 2021 | kind promises, Weakness, Well-being

Psychologist Kristin Neff says there are three elements to self-compassion: self-kindness vs. self-judgmentcommon humanity vs. isolationmindfulness vs. overidentification Here are some journaling prompts designed to help you explore and practice those elements. Bring...

practicing joy – the delight of the day

by Kate | Mar 17, 2021 | joy, kind promises

To help each kind promise settle into my bones, I want to make a practice of it. What can I do on a daily basis to keep the promise alive in my life? This month’s promise is “I will live with joy for no apparent reason.” This calls me to find joy in each moment,...

Practicing mindfulness of mind… And beyond

by Kate | Feb 24, 2021 | kind promises, meditation, mindfulness

Here you are, meditating, aware of your body as it is in this moment. You are placing your attention on your breath as it moves in and out. Your mind starts generating thoughts because that’s what minds do. Sometimes the thoughts just come and go. It’s as if you are...

Practicing mindfulness of breath

by Kate | Feb 17, 2021 | kind promises, mindfulness

There is no better way of bringing yourself to this moment than to focus on your breathing. If you are upset or anxious, you can say to yourself “take a breath.” If you are practicing breath awareness meditation (shamatha or “calm abiding”), your breath become your...