‘The words went round and round and round in my mind and my body, until I knew they were no longer my words but something that had been carved into my heart. And now my soul was crying’ from Strangeland by Tracey Emin

‘When you set out on the path of awakening, you begin wherever you are. Then — with time, effort, and skillful means — virtue, mindfulness, and wisdom gradually strengthen and you feel happier and more loving. Some traditions describe this process as an uncovering of the true nature that was always present; others frame it as a transformation of your mind and body. Of course, these two aspects of the path of awakening support each other’ from Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom by Rick Hanson

Finding the Courage to Hold Everything in Love

And then maybe some posts are simply the outcome of timing. This week I have been dusting and sorting out books to give to the local library to unclutter my book shelves and during the process I came across a box that contained many of my essays and exams from the Master’s psychology degree I did several years ago. So, I took a break and sat on the floor, opened the box and browsed through the material. Among the various essays and diverse topics I found an exam paper on suicide prevention. Read more