By Charon Normand-Widmer In the vast tapestry of human existence, our lives are intricately woven with the threads of culture. From the languages we speak to the customs we observe, culture shapes our perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors in profound ways. Yet, amidst the rich tapestry of cultural influence, lies a […]
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By Kevin Young As I considered writing this piece for general consumption, I felt my body contract. My stomach tightened, my chest and heart center closed in on themselves, and my mind, or at least the manifestation of fear in my body and mind, said ‘no.’ What Compassionate Inquiry has taught
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by Ignacio Dominguez Lemoine It’s been one year now since we co-created this Focus Group and its aim has been to research how Compassionate Inquiry can be applied to the process of preparing and integrating experiences with psychedelics. There’s a wide spectrum in what some people call a ‘psychedelics renaissance,’
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By Charon Normand-Widmer This article explores the importance of self-regulation practices for personal growth, emphasizing their role in emotional intelligence, increasing presence, and well-being. Through mindfulness, goal-setting, and healthy habits, individuals cultivate self-awareness and navigate life’s challenges with grace. Self-regulation also enhances interpersonal relationships and serves as a guiding principle
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By Sanjog When I first started to write this blog post, the streets of many of the cities in my country, Ecuador, were almost empty. On January 9th, 2024, the president of our nation declared war on 22 criminal bands, which have permeated our judicial, security and political systems for
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By Sat Dharam Kaur ND Over the last few years, I have attended several Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion workshops to become more informed in my work with clients, and to apply what I learn to my role as a Compassionate Inquiry Facilitator. During the first workshop when the material was
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By Aki Shigihara In the midst of Asia, with its various vibrant cultures and rich traditions, comes a complex history. This ongoing narrative can be challenging to navigate on the path to healing and understanding, and at times, can feel almost impossible to find a way through. In Japan, while
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By Charon Normand-Widmer I recently spoke with a colleague who commented that some BIPOC CI participants she had trained with reported that CI was ‘too white” for them. As a BIPOC person myself who has gone through the program, I found this reported experience shocking and surprising, as it had
By Steve Borloz “Every human being has a genuine, authentic self, and the trauma is that disconnection with it. And the healing is the reconnection with it.” — Gabor Maté. When I read this, it seems straightforward and simple, but it isn’t easy. Like many, the disconnection from my authentic
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You know those talent contests where you see someone very shy, with a contracted posture, almost shrunken inwards, and then they open their mouths to sing, and an angel voice comes out? I always have tears in my eyes when I see that. One, because it gives me hope that
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