Finding Wholeness and Purpose in Midlife.

What is the “Golden Shadow,” Why do we resist it, and how can we begin reclaiming it?

In painful or challenging times, whether you’re feeling distracted, stuck, or plain heartbroken, the Buddhist notion of “Coming home to yourself” offers a pathway to insight, healing and wholeness.

I was briefly interviewed by the folks at People I’ve Loved about the Shadow Self, what happens if we ignore it, and why I wanted to create our mindfulness deck, “Letting Your Shadow In.” Here are my responses.

How inquiry and self-compassion can free you from painful thoughts and reactivity.

At midlife, many of us hit a time where we find ourselves feeling lost and dissatisfied. We might have had relative success in the world, but internally, we feel something’s missing.