A reflection on how a change in perspective can change the whole game
Trauma patterns in relationships to be wary of
Trauma can hit us like a tidal wave, with ripples being felt for years to come. But with awareness and compassion, we can have healthy relationships too.
Suffering is ignorance, and ignorance is suffering
Today was the first day of a one week retreat on the precious human life with my favourite lama, and we discussed the origin of suffering (spoiler, its ignorance).
Is your past a reason or excuse for your present?
I am terrified of using my trauma as an excuse for my current behaviour. How acknowledgment of insecurities equates to making excuses in my head, I don't know!