Author Archives: Cynthia M Clingan

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About Cynthia M Clingan

Cynthia Clingan is a licensed professional clinical counselor in Columbus, Ohio who offers somatic psychotherapy, spiritual coaching, and meditation and mindfulness instruction.

More Self Compassion Practice

In a previous post I wrote about the practice of attending to one’s own physical cues as a starting place for cultivating a self-compassionate stance. This is often where we need to start if trying to tune in to and … Continue reading

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Do You List?

Over time, I’ve experimented with a lot of different options and systems for organizing and managing my time. What I realize in retrospect is that I spent a lot of time on it which I could have used for other … Continue reading

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The Rhythm of Life

I recently heard this theory of self care (boring word therapists use to describe the relationship to the self) that made a lot of sense to me and expanded my understanding of its importance. It goes something like this: We … Continue reading

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Meditation Challenge Update: October!

Well, I am 9 months into this project, and sitting regularly, 30 minutes, 5+ times per week. It’s no longer a decision whether to, but assumed that I will, every morning. I am not rolling out of bed at 6am … Continue reading

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Choices: Love vs. Fear

Two days ago I came down pretty hard and fast with what I assume is a nasty cold, and I have been thinking about how my responses to my own suffering didn’t match up with the self-compassion I preach to … Continue reading

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Surprisingly Simple Itch Remedy for Bug Bites

Tis the season…for mosquitos, that is. Seems I can’t set a toe outside right now without getting bit by something or other. But at least I no longer have to deal with the itching, scratching and expensive itch creams that … Continue reading

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Learning Not to Try

I know the posts have been sparse recently due to the worsening electrical sensitivity to my laptop, but I think I’ve mostly remedied that issue with an external mouse and keyboard. I’m here on our annual trip to Florida, our … Continue reading

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Meditation Challenge Update 6/10/13

So we’re approaching the 6 month mark and I thought I’d check in to see how everyone is doing and to report my experience so far. I am meditating approximately 6 days per week, at least 30 minutes. Occasionally I … Continue reading

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Believing is not Seeing

I notice more and more now how when I believe something very strongly and grasp onto it as truth, it usually comes around to bite me. The mind’s desire to find some scrap of ground to put under its feet … Continue reading

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Are You Really Connected?

When I see people staring at their phones in public while their two year old tugs at their sleeve, I always wonder what the societal impact of this will be. Electronic distraction is a relatively new phenomenon, and the full … Continue reading

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