Love is one of humanity’s most profound experiences, touching every aspect of our lives. Positive psychology, the scientific study of what makes life worth living, identifies love as a cornerstone of well-being. At its core, it is not only about romance or affection; it is about the human capacity to connect, nurture, and support one […]
The Gift of Self-Compassion
We can be extremely hard on ourselves! Our tendency towards being chronically self-critical has been called the “trance of unworthiness.” In Tara Brach’s, Ph.D., article, “Awakening From the Trance of Unworthiness,” she argues that this is not just a personal experience but a societal epidemic of feeling unworthy and deficient. At an early age we […]
Tips for Being a More Mindful Father
Fathers encounter a lot of double standards in our culture that may make fathering mindfully a bit challenging. Men are stereo-typically expected to be the breadwinners for the family, to not show weakness, and to fix whatever problems arise. At the same time, fathers are expected to be present, loving and involved in their children’s […]