Tag Archives: Compassion

More Self Compassion Practice

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Cynthia M Clingan

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?

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Cynthia M Clingan

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

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Cynthia M Clingan

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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Resolute Self Compassion

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

It’s that time of year again – New Year’s resolutions that bud in December and fade by February, forgotten by March. Resolution is a form of resolute. Webster defines resolute as “marked by firm determination”, and lists some of its … Continue reading →

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The Task of All Humans…Freeing Ourselves from the Delusion of Separateness

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

“A human being is part of a whole, called by us the ‘Universe’ —a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts, and feelings, as something separated from the rest—a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. … Continue reading →

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Guided Meditation by Christopher Germer

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

Hi All, Seems like I’ve been talking a lot about self-compassion this week – with clients, in meditation group, and working on it for myself, as well. I am amazed at the changes that have occurred with a simple shift … Continue reading →

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Mindful Positivity

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

Have you noticed this gift we all have for identifying imperfection? I consider myself to be a certified expert, despite my lack of proof. Though, I suppose my graduate degree in policy analysis could support my case. We spend oodles … Continue reading →

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On Compassion

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Cynthia M Clingan

Procrastinating productively today… Listening to a recording of Christopher Germer on compassion right now. Germer is a clinical psychologist interested in compassion as it relates to mindfulness and psychotherapy. He states research finds a greater link between self-compassion and happiness than between mindfulness … Continue reading →

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Health vs. Fitness

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Cynthia M Clingan

I have been more and more interested lately in nutritional health, and in finding a balance that works for me. I am gluten intolerant and have dairy allergies, both confirmed by EnteroLab testing. Went on a Paleo (aka, low carb) … Continue reading →

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