“Being a parent of adult children is seeing a version of yourself that on some days makes you immensely proud that your genetics created such wonderful, conscious beings… On other days you fear for humanity.” – A.W. (London, England) As I write this blog post, the youngest of my four […]
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In our fast-paced world, where distractions abound and external validations often overshadow inner truths, the capacity to witness one’s somatic experiences, emotions, and beliefs without identifying with them is a transformative practice. This non-identification is not about disconnection or apathy but rather about cultivating a mindful awareness that allows for
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Luke Sniewski’s accent is Californian, his last name is Polish, and he lives in New Zealand. As a Wellbeing Coach, Somatic Therapist, Compassionate Inquiry® Facilitator, Mentor & Practitioner, Luke helps people connect to themselves and their bodies to experience greater vitality, authenticity, and inner peace in their lives, rather than
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I’ve been asked to write about Will, Compassion, and Forgiveness. I never initiate the topic of forgiveness with my clients; they rarely broach it with me. I am also not an expert on forgiveness, but there are places where I experience it. Will and compassion have their part and I
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Rhonda Nelson is a registered professional counselor, clinical supervisor and plant medicine integration specialist. She’s also a Compassionate Inquiry® founding facilitator, which means she was part of the core group who took the therapeutic approach originally named, “Gabor-style” and shaped it into what is known today as Compassionate InquiryⓇ.This post
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Emergence of the Authentic Self Through Compassionate Inquiry Transformations in nature can be mesmerizing, especially the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a resplendent butterfly, embracing its newfound wings with grace. This tale is a metaphor for my own evolution, from the shadow of childhood hardships to the dawn of self-empowerment
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By Carmen Lia When admiring paintings and sculptures, we might start by recognizing the artist, the place where he lived and worked, the historical time, the subject of the artwork, the image or the story represented and the style the artist utilizes. We might go on to analyze the composition,
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By Charon Normand-Widmer What are ‘Epigenetics’? Why should they interest us? Epigenetics offer profound insights into how our environment and lifestyle can influence gene expression, without altering the underlying DNA sequence. Alteration of the underlying sequence results in a mutation, which can have various impacts on an organism’s physical and
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By Lizzie Reumont ‘When the Body Says No’ is a CI Focus Group that explores the nature of disease in relation to mental/emotional health; the path to healing, and what the word, ‘healing’ means in the context of Compassionate Inquiry. When chronic illness is present and the body says ‘No’
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By Dr. Maria Egervari – Manjeet Adi Yesterday, I overheard a conversation between two young, fit people at the gym. One shared that her friend was going out with an overweight man. With palpable disgust in her voice, she stated that she would rather sit at home alone than ever
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