Good & Bad Emotions?

Good & Bad Emotions?

Good & Bad Emotions? If I was to ask you to sort these emotions into the categories of “good” or “bad”, would that be an easy task for you?     We might imagine yes, because we’re hardwired to consider emotions like anger,...
Grounding in the Present

Grounding in the Present

Grounding in the Present Our heads are full these days.  So often, they are filled with thoughts; overthinking the past and what’s gone before, second guessing our decisions and beating ourselves up the things we feel we could have done better. Alternatively, we’re...
First Responders

First Responders

First Responders   I’m always impressed by those who sign up for (or admit to being) first aiders. I had the qualification for a number of years, and my most pressing memory of that time is combing, chimpanzee-style, a young man’s hair for deeply rooted...
The Wardrobe

The Wardrobe

The Wardrobe “Why drag up the past?” “It’s ancient history” “Don’t poke the bear.” “Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus.” (For Harry Potter fans…) When we think about recalling difficult or painful memories from our past, often these reactions are the ones we have....