Compassion in Times of Suffering

By spiralpath | June 7, 2022 |
Compassion in Times of Suffering. Image of two people hugging while standing outside.

The enormity of suffering on our planet right now feels like it is at an all-time high. Having the privilege and opportunity to be a psychotherapist for almost 30 years, I have partnered with those who are suffering on an individual basis. I am deeply touched by their honesty. In my heart, I can relate.…

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Why Is It So Hard to Ask for Help?

By spiralpath | May 15, 2022 |
Why Is It So Hard to Ask for Help? Close up image of a person offering support by holding another person's hand as they sit in chairs across from each other.

This past spring, a dear friend invited me to visit her in Sanibel Island, Florida. Such a lovely gift of kindness at a point when so much was going on in my personal life. I struggled with accepting her offer at first. All kinds of thoughts popped into my head. Things like “My visit would…

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Gratitude Offering

By spiralpath | July 28, 2019 |
Gratitude Offering. Image of a woman standing with her arms spread in front of a sunset.

It is often through the small gestures of our lives that true spiritual connection can be created and maintained. In our busy lives, these small actions often get overlooked, thought of as unimportant, or worse yet, completely forgotten. It is often the simplest of things that can make a powerful positive impact whether it is…

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