Whenever I try to explain the significance of inner work, I revert back to the following logic: our lack of connection with our own emotions and experiences contributes to family, work, and social systems that are disconnected, oppressive, or even violent. (…)

These days, I’m as much as the rest of us is consistently faced with the notions of “being considerate”, “thoughtful”, “protecting others/each other”, etc. This comes in very visible and concrete forms, (…)

Isn’t it time to connect with the subtlety, the gentleness, and the creativity that is part of being human – ambiguous and uncertain as that may be? Softening into the space of ambiguity and uncertainty frequently unleashes creativity and power I wasn’t aware I had. (…)

I’m glad I came to Identity Development (ID) work when I was pregnant with my daughter. I don’t know if I’d have otherwise understood, and so deeply felt, the significance of my own inner work for the wellbeing of my relationship with her and her integrity. (…)

“One way or another, we all have to find what best fosters the flowering of our humanity in this contemporary life, and dedicate ourselves to that.” (…)

In these intense weeks and months, I’ve wondered: How can I manage to stay sane, grounded, and inspired while one comforting routine, belief or worldview after the other is being called into question, possibly even shattered? (…)