Mithya
I’ve written before about how our dominant guna (quality) determines how we see the world. When Tamas (inertia) is dominant, we experience the world as solid and real. This is how most people see the …
Category: Psychology
Levels of Identity
I’ve spoken of the motivation to explore somatic healing so I can better embody the unfolding. I’ll be writing about what I mean by embody. I’ve also written about head, heart, & gut, the 3 …
Why Trauma?
By the title, I mean why the sudden interest in the topic here on the blog. There are several reasons for this. 1: healing has a key role in spiritual development. When I learned to …
Release and Regulation
I write a lot about emotional release in healing on this blog. But something I’ve not written much about is regulating the nervous system. That is, finding calm. The two go hand in hand when …
How Stress Becomes Identity
During the Trauma Informed Coaching course, they talked about the sequence of Emotions, States, and Traits. We all have emotions that come and go throughout the day, like passing flavours of energy. However, when we …
Understanding Trauma Courses
Over the years, I’ve studied stress, along with several management and healing methods. Recently, Matt Nettleton told me about a free course they offer at their Australian school for coaches, therapists, and healers, The Centre …
Core Resistance
I’ve often written about energy healing, primarily from the approach of resting in source and allowing emotions to arise and heal. This is a key part of clearing the energy bodies. The result is better …
The Undivided Soul
In healing circles, you sometimes hear reference to “soul fragments” and similar. The Harry Potter idea of Horcrux extends that idea into fantasy. However, the soul (jiva) itself is eternal and inviolable. So what gives? …
Awe
In the past, I’ve spoken of the value of culturing gratitude. In my case, this shifted my emotional tone, allowing deeper letting go and acceptance, helping set the stage for awakening. This isn’t about making …
Being With
When we’re sitting with someone who’s struggling, there is a range of emotions that can come up. If we’ve had a similar experience, we may share something of what they’re experiencing too. And it can …
26 Qualities of the Liberated
Dayanand posted an article on the 26 qualities of spiritual development that Krishna lists. It’s in the Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 16, verses 1-3. I also reviewed Maharishi’s translation, the Yoga Sutra, and some related resources. …
Self Assessment
When we’re making major life decisions, good self-assessment tools can be valuable. If we know who we are and have a sense of what we’re good at, it’s much easier to make education and career …