"The difference between shame and guilt is the difference of 'I am bad' and 'I did something bad" - Brené Brown. As a Forgiveness Guide, one of the most common experiences that people show up with is the feeling of being weighted down by shame and guilt. Often there is confusion as to which is […]
"The wound is the place where the light enters in" - Rumi When we imagine a peaceful world, our attention often focuses onto what we can change in the ‘outer world’ to build peace and prevent violence. But as a mighty oak grows from a tiny acorn, so seeds of peace must be planted within […]
"Rage sits at the crossroads of personal transformation. Those of us seeking spiritual enlightenment will inevitable stumble upon personal rage upon the path" - Ruth King Rage has two very different faces: On the one hand we feel her power, strength, righteousness, heat, and fuel for fighting oppression, but what of her violent, destructive, volatile, […]
In these times, we are being called to show up as the leaders and Peace-makers that we are. We are needed now more than ever. Let us speak our truth, step up, be visible, and heard. As we light the fire in our hearts, let us remember that how we build, in this dawning age, […]
"Helen created a very safe space to be-to let things emerge. The day was balanced, clear, and wonderful value in every respect. I would thoroughly recommend." Ruth HAs day gives way to night, light gives way to dark, and summer gives way to winter, trees are gracefully releasing their leaves in anticipation for their spring […]
This free online workshop is offered as part of the Exeter Festival of Compassion. 'Unlike guilt, which is the feeling of doing something wrong, shame is the experience of 'being' something wrong.' Marilyn J. Sørensen Shame is the ultimate painful story. It has us believe at the core of our being that there is something […]
