We can do hard things…
one step at a time.
“We’re always in some kind of a mood. It might be sadness, it might be anger, it might not be much of anything, just a kind of blur. It might be humor or contentment. In any case, whatever it is, that’s the path. When something hurts, we don’t usually think of it as our path or as the source of wisdom.” - Pema Chodron
Feeling Confused or Alone?
Searching for answers.
Life experiences can tie us in knots and leave us feeling worried, tired, and stuck in a loop. Sometimes it’s challenging relationships with a partner or a boss. Or struggles with achieving the goals we set. We can find ourselves lost and numbing out on TV, Facebook, alcohol or drugs, sex or the endless online shopping. We may wonder how we got here or how is it possible we’ve been in this stuck place so long.
We can also lapse into paralysis when one part of us wants to go one way while another part is pretty scared about that idea or it wants to go in a completely different direction. It can make us just want to sit down and cry. It happens to all of us at one point or another. The difference can be how we handle those crossroads. How do we find compassion for all of it, including ourselves.
Exploration of our difficulties with compassion and curiosity can cultivate new understanding and openness which can provide internal spaciousness and wanted relief. The journey is to our true Self which holds inner calm, clarity, courage, and unwavering love for us. In the company of Self, our suffering can be transformed into a gift of knowledge and strength and quite possibly become our greatest power.
“Vulnerabilty sounds like Truth and it feels like Courage. Truth and Courage are not always comfortable, but they’re never weakness.” - Brene Brown
Support and Connection
Therapy is a supportive relationship where you don’t have to
find your way out of thick forest alone. It can offer you connection, perspective, and a path to healing and to your dreams.
If you’re struggling, confused or exhausted by your thoughts and feelings, your life circumstances, your actions or inaction, or have questions about how psychotherapy can help, please contact me.