Being gentle with ourselves

Being gentle with ourselves helps us survive the challenging times in our lives. When we feel tired, stressed and overworked, our energy may be depleted, weakening our immune system and leaving us open to catching a cold or the flu.Rather than pushing ourselves to do...

Doing the best we can

In any given moment, we do the best we can.Most of us realize that. But we get confused because “our best” fluctuates. It shifts from day to day, even from moment to moment. Our best effort today is not the same as our best effort yesterday, nor will it be...

Waiting to meet myself

Something nudges at my consciousness.I feel it peeking around the edges, meeting my gaze for half a moment, then hastily retreating, hiding there just under the surface, around the corner.I’ll see it, but not if I run after it. Best if I sit silent and...