Articles
Our article collection is where we explore the inner practices and scientific insights that help people live with more clarity, courage, and care. You’ll find research-based reflections on topics like self-awareness, compassion, and emotional regulation, as well as practical tools for developing personal and interpersonal wellbeing.
Whether you’re a therapist, educator, leader, or simply someone navigating the complexity of being human, our intention is to offer writing that is thoughtful, evidence-informed, and accessible.
Explore our three different article collections below, or use the search function below to find topics that interest you.
When Self-Compassion Doesn’t Land
Self-compassion is intended to help us respond to our pain with kindness, care, and understanding. But what happens when self-compassion doesn’t seem to land? When, no matter how much we know it’s good for us - or how many times we tell ourselves to be kind - the message doesn’t quite stick?
Living in Alignment with your Values
Living in alignment with your values is both an ongoing practice and a profound act of self-respect. It requires the courage to look honestly at what matters most to you, the wisdom to distinguish between authentic and inherited values, and the creativity to navigate the inevitable conflicts that arise.
Compassion is Kind, Not Nice: That’s what makes it so challenging.
We live in a world that often mistakes being liked for being loving. Niceness, in that world, is a safe bet. But kindness is what allows relationships to deepen, systems to evolve, and people to grow.
Understanding Compassion: What It Really Is (And What It's Not)
Compassion is a sophisticated, evolved response system with distinct neural pathways, physiological signatures, and behavioural patterns. Understanding what compassion truly entails - both its tender and fierce expressions - provides a roadmap for more effective relationships and more meaningful contribution to the world around us.