Perspectives

Writing on practice, philosophy and the inner life

You make a mistake. You know what you did wrong. But instead of thinking, “I need to handle this differently next time,” another voice appears: “How could I be so…

You know why you do it. You have thought about it. Maybe you have even talked about it with someone. You know why you people-please. You know why criticism affects…

You have been thinking about doing it for months. Starting something new. Having a difficult conversation. Setting a boundary. Applying for something you want. Making a decision. You know what…

Emotional Literacy College life gives us plenty of reasons to feel overwhelmed. A message left on read, an awkward interaction with a friend, a professor’s feedback, a presentation that did…

A Learning-Based Model of Behavioural Tendency Abstract: The concept of Samskāra in Indian philosophical thought provides a framework for understanding how repeated experience contributes to enduring tendencies in thought and…

We often think change begins with understanding. We understand why we react the way we do. We recognise where a fear comes from. We can even describe our patterns with…