When we run up against difficult emotions, one of the places I find that people get most tripped up is expecting that there is a certain way that one should feel. And, taking this further, that often translates into “There’s something wrong with me that I’m feeling/or not feeling this way or that.”

All too often, I’ve had patients cry in my office and apologize for doing so (as if crying is bad, a sign of weakness or something to be avoided).
Continue Reading on Psychology Today

Back in the day when I used to run triathlons, I discovered something powerful that helped me get through in the face of physical challenge. It wasn’t just my training but the encouragement from the spectators and the other racers that helped me find the stamina to keep on going. The energy from those around me gave me the strength to do something that would otherwise have seemed nearly daunting.

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found that this true for emotional challenges as well.
Continue Reading on Greater Good Magazine