Love Letter from an Anxiously Attached Partner

To my love: I’ve started and stopped writing this letter more times than I can count. Every time I try to find the words, I get scared—scared of saying too much, of being too much. But silence has only ever made the ache louder, and I don’t want to keep hiding what’s...
I’m Being Aware – Now What??

I’m Being Aware – Now What??

I’m Being Aware — Now What? By Joree Rose, LMFT One of the most common things I hear from people who are new to mindfulness goes something like this: “Okay, I’m noticing my thoughts. I’m aware of my feelings. I can see the pattern. But then...
My First Heart-Opener

My First Heart-Opener

The first time I did a heart-opener, I burst into tears. I was at Esalen, which is a spiritual retreat center in Big Sur, and it literally is, hands-down, my most favorite place on earth. Nestled into an expansive property overlooking picturesque cliffs of the Pacific...
How’s About Some Self-Kindness, eh?

How’s About Some Self-Kindness, eh?

How’s about some kindness, eh? So, I guess we all share the same problem – that is the loud voice inside your head that tells you mean things, has a harsh tone of voice, criticizes you and treats you worse than your own worst enemy. Can you relate? Do you know what...

Be Your Own Best Friend: The Art of Self-Compassion

Be Your Own Best Friend: The Practice of Self-Compassion By Joree Rose, LMFT Think about how you talk to your best friend when she’s struggling. When she makes a mistake, falls short of a goal, or is going through something hard — what do you say to her? How do...

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