From wound to truthfulness
Triggers Every relationship - whether a family, friendship, work and especially a love relationship - sooner or later triggers you into old emotional wounds. The other person says or does something that unconsciously triggers you into an old hurt. For example: the other person keeps leaving doors open, forcing you to close them again and again. [...]
Rejection, a blessing!
From rejection to going your own way In recent weeks, I was rejected several times. An assignment and a teaching job at a reputable training institute fell through. In the past - perhaps even up until a few years ago - I would have felt this very much as a rejection. I would have immediately shot into my hurt child piece [...].
High Sensitivity – From Limiting to Liberating Qualities
Limiting Traits As an HSP, you often have a number of limiting traits that you can, however—if you’re aware of them—transform and turn into liberating traits. There are many ways to do this. The most important thing is that you choose a method that works for you and that you also take the time to […]
High Sensitivity: From Pitfall to Strength
Pitfall Last Saturday, it was that time again. Time to go grocery shopping. For many people, it’s a no-brainer. For highly sensitive people—like myself—not so much. It’s often a challenge to stay centered and not get overstimulated or overwhelmed by my surroundings, which causes my energy levels to plummet and leaves me feeling […]
The Gay Wound
From Wound to Healing A few days ago, I “happened” to come across this article about men and the “mother wound.” Although written from a heterosexual perspective, it still resonated with me as a gay man. In the lead-up to the new *The Gay Soul* series, I wondered what this would be like for gay men. Curious, I set out to investigate. The […]
