The Universality of Loss
Typically, when we are experiencing loss and all of the pain that comes with it, we feel deeply alone. If we’re lucky, we have close friends or family who can grieve with us. But even then, we often find that their ways of grieving are different from ours. This, ironically, can make us feel even more alone. One of my favorite stories from early Buddhism is about Kisa Gotami, a
“Tribe of Mentors” by Tim Ferriss – 6 More Great Ideas
Missoula Counselors are always looking for the next great idea. As such, here are 5 spectacular thoughts from "Tribe of Mentors" by Tim Ferriss: 1. Susan Caine the author of "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking," told Tim Ferriss: "I wanted writing to be a permanent source of pleasure, and never to be associated with financial stress or, more generally, the pressure to achieve.
Eric Fromm on a Life Well Lived: Will or Whim
Continuing with the psychologist and humanist philosopher Eric Fromm’s book The Art of Being, this week I want to recap his insights about two other modes of living: will and whim. As an aside, I find it fascinating that he is giving us these simple contrasts. We’ve all probably heard the story of the two wolves fighting within us. The mindfulness teacher Sharon Salzberg relates it as such: One evening
Having and Being: Wisdom from Eric Fromm
As a father of a toddler with a full-time job and an old house to maintain, I’ve found that I have lost both the time and energy that I once had for reading. I remedy this at times by taking breaks from work to read essays and long-form articles from the Atlantic, The New York Times, or the New York Review of Books. These periodicals, and others, help maintain my
Mindful Sleep Practices
In my last post, I noted that there is an upsurge in sleep problems recently. More likely than not, they are due to current global political issues. I noted that one reality of war is that amazing people rise out of it. This is not to minimize the chaos and tragedy, but any time our life is feeling overwhelmingly negative, it can be helpful to know that some form of
“Tribe of Mentors” by Tim Ferriss – 5 Great Ideas
As Missoula therapists, we're always looking for new, cool ideas. As such, check this book out: Tim Ferriss's book "Tribe of Mentors" came out in 2017. And I bought it then. And I’m still trying to digest all the information. It was created from one of those moments when Ferriss came to a fork in the road - one of those walls we all hit – and he asked himself,