Confessions of a Counselor

Dealing with Yucky Feelings

Most of us instinctively try and push difficult feelings and emotions away. If we don’t face the source, however, these emotions will keep popping up and upsetting us in different and unscheduled ways. Why do we push them away? It can just feel too scary to let them come to the surface! RAIN is a way to gently investigate and deal with those “yucky” situations, giving us a tool to really start feeling a difference. Be well, Marjorie   If you wish to support this podcast, please visit www.stronggentle.com [https://www.starksanft.com/donate]and click on the donate button. Your support is much appreciated! www.stronggentle.com

Confessions of a Counselor

Sometimes we do not fulfill people’s expectations. We fall off pedestals and disappoint. Here I open up and talk about what it means to be authentic and REAL to yourself and others and what you need to look for if you want heart to heart help from a professional. For more on my work and classes I offer, visit my website www.starksanft.com [https://www.starksanft.com/]   Be well, Marjorie

Meditation for Children

It is never too early to get started on good habits. Meditation can be make fun and simple for children of any age. Deep conscious breathing for even just a few minutes can help children focus their attention, gain resilience, and to make happiness a part of their daily life. Have a listen and have fun! Marjorie To read about my online classes and events, go to https://www.starksanft.com/events

Meditation for Newbies Week 4 - Turning Our Attention Outward

Outward focused meditations are those that aim at opening our hearts and kindness to others: loved ones, acquaintances, and all creature on Earth. This might sound a little esoteric to some, but practicing the same openness and gentleness we have been turning toward ourselves in the past weeks meditations, in our relationship with others can bring us a level of fulfillment and happiness that inward facing attention will never achieve. Be curious. Be open. Have fun.

Meditation for Newbies - Week 3 - Experiencing Emotion Like a Wave

Emotions do not need to be weighty. You may not be able to stop them from coming, but you also don't need to hold on to them.   Be curious. Be open. Have fun.