Listen to Your Longings
Do you have a longing that doesn’t leave you alone? Year after year, you promise yourself that you’re going to get to it when you have more time, more money, … Read more
On Conflict and Peace
This isn’t a post about current global conflicts, but it’s inspired by them. With everything that’s been going on, I can’t help but revisit something I realized a few years ago: inner peace … Read more
The “Assumed Aloneness” of Our Experience
A coaching client of mine is going through a tough time at the moment. She is experiencing a lot of difficult emotions. What makes it even worse, though, is that … Read more
Are you Enjoying you Days (Life)?
“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” – Annie Dillard When I returned to Canada after spending over two months with family and friends … Read more
What Do You Have That You Once Longed For?
A couple of weeks ago, I was taking my kids to school/daycare. It had been a hectic morning and we were running late. As I got them into the car, … Read more
In Appreciation of My Fears
Of all the companions I’ve had in my life, My fears have been one of the most loyal. The fear of making mistakes, The fear of saying the wrong thing, … Read more
What Should “Yashi” Do Now?
A few days ago, I was looking for the first draft of an article I had written a while ago. In the process, I stumbled upon a journal entry I’d … Read more
Everyday Life Lessons
As an introverted entrepreneur, I like to spend a lot of time reading, reflecting, and creating by myself. I try to design my weeks in a way that gives me … Read more
Allow Yourself to Be Where You Are
Ever since experiencing how transformative self-compassion can be, I have found myself bringing it up in coaching conversations more often (and with greater conviction) than I used to. However, since I don’t … Read more
When Self-compassion Doesn’t Seem to Work
Over the past few months, I have had a relatively steady practice of self-compassion. I have learned to turn inward with kindness when dealing with difficult situations at work and … Read more