Friends With Your Mind, How To Stop Torturing Yourself With Your Thoughts by Lynn Fraser Publication February 2017 Compelling thoughts have the power to take us away from the present moment. They trigger feelings of fear and anxiety, showing up
Difficult Times
These are challenging times for many people. When there is anything going on in the world and/or our personal lives that feels threatening to our safety, several things tend to happen. Our minds get involved with intrusive, catastrophic thinking. We
Catastrophic Thought
This week of the US presidential election has been one of high emotion and intensity. Many people are flooded with fear, betrayal, hopelessness and despair. Our systems are on high alert. We may experience intrusive, catastrophic thoughts. We are searching out
Trauma and Addiction Scott Kiloby talk
Wonderfully clear talk Scott Kiloby gave at the Science and Nonduality Conference. See my notes below for some of the highlights for me as I was listening. His addiction was directly linked to trauma. He was a sensitive gay kid
Understand and Heal Your Family Retreat
Understand and Heal Your Family Experience our cutting-edge mindfulness approach at the Kiloby Center Family Retreat Friday February 19 through Sunday February 21, 2016 On location at the Kiloby Center for Recovery near Palm Springs, California Short video invitation and information
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can range from mild to severe, from an aching back to sharp, fiery pain in the head. It is exhausting and debilitating. Many people with chronic pain become addicted to painkillers. It is clear we don’t want to
Note to self
Here is a simple way to bring the wisdom of our higher level of mind into moments when the primitive brain and limbic system have taken over. Put a message on your phone to remind yourself of what you know
Turning Away, Turning Toward
My whole life I have defended myself with denial and turning away. That was all I had and it got me through. That strategy has also harmed me and people I love. When I was unable to accurately assess risk
Avoidance
It sounds easy, right? Simply tune in for a few seconds, a few minutes and rest. Relax the forehead and breathe. Focus on the present moment. These skills are simple to learn. So why do many of us find this
Fight or Flight?
Something happens that is painful. We have this in common. The details may differ but we all know what it is like to suffer. What happens next? We could be with it. Allow it to be noticed, to be fully