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The Paradoxical Theory Of Change 2020

blue skies Posted on September 28, 2020 by Miriam GraceSeptember 28, 2020

..change occurs when one becomes what he is, not when he tries to become what he is not. Change does not take place through a coercive attempt by the individual or by another person to change him, but it does take … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Technique, Anxiety, Awareness, Being, chronic illness, Compassion, mindfulness, Person Centered, Psychotherapy | Tagged Acceptance, Beisser, Body Intelligence, Gestalt, Nourish & Nurture, Paradoxical Theory of Change | 2 Replies

SAD: should we attribute lower mood in winter to a ‘disorder’?

blue skies Posted on August 27, 2020 by Miriam GraceAugust 27, 2020

What if Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is not a disorder? And what if winter 2020 is not simply the biggest challenge to mood management, but a great opportunity to address the impact of winter on your mood? Before I get … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, chronic illness, Compassion, Depression, sad, winter | Tagged Nourish & Nurture, SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder | 2 Replies

Feeling safe in uncertain times

blue skies Posted on August 19, 2020 by Miriam GraceAugust 19, 2020

Once again it is through my own personal therapy that I first came to work with a concept that has proved invaluable in my professional practice with clients and in my writing to support people during these times. The model … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Awareness, bereavement, Depression, illness, Psychotherapy | Tagged 2020, Anxiety, Anxiety and Coronavirus, coronavirus, feeling anxious, feeling tired | 2 Replies

Just when I get my ducks in a row, in come the monkeys…

blue skies Posted on April 16, 2020 by Miriam GraceApril 16, 2020

There is no exit strategy. The monkeys have the balls and we don’t know where they will be dropped. The frustration stage precedes the distress of the injustice and grief of loss. However, a deeper sense of internal safety grows within, once we learn to live with uncertainty.

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Posted in Anxiety, Awareness, Being, bereavement, cancer, chronic illness, Compassion, Depression, Gestalt, illness, mindfulness, Person Centered, Psychotherapy | Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, monkeys and balls | Leave a reply

The Legitimacy of Responding Slowly

blue skies Posted on April 7, 2020 by Miriam GraceApril 7, 2020

Isn’t it busy at the moment? Wonderful people setting up wonderful projects, everyone zooming and doing yoga, home schooling, street what’s app groups and people launching their own channels and podcasts. So much to help people from feeling dangerously lonely. … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Awareness, Being, chronic illness, Compassion, Depression, illness, Person Centered, Psychosynthesis, Psychotherapy, Thoughts, Wisdom | Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, overwhelm, slowly | 1 Reply

Worrying Effectively

blue skies Posted on March 15, 2020 by Miriam GraceMarch 15, 2020

Not worrying during the current crisis is not only unrealistic but is also unhelpful. In this blog I will explain how to make worry your servant and not your master, how to use it to help you and not let … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Compassion, Psychotherapy, Thoughts, Wisdom | Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, health anxiety, worrying | 2 Replies

‘A Paradox of Neuroses and Wisdom’: reflections from my yoga mat

blue skies Posted on January 26, 2019 by Miriam GraceJuly 6, 2019

संकल्प ‘I am well, I am happy, I am peaceful and at ease’, I said to myself, three times, focusing on my heart. I say this three times before my yoga nidra practice and three times at the end. Its called … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Technique, Anxiety, Awareness, Being, Body-Mind, cancer, CFS, Change your thoughts, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, chronic illness, Compassion, Depression, illness, Mind-Body, mindfulness, Person Centered, Psychosynthesis, Psychotherapy, Spirituality, Uncategorized, Wisdom, yoga | Tagged non-judgemental, non-judgment | Leave a reply

The benefits of exquisite longing and of hope

blue skies Posted on July 11, 2015 by Miriam GraceJuly 11, 2015

I’ve recently been reflecting on loneliness, yearning and longing, feelings that my clients often report and with which I am very familiar. Sometimes I long for another person, whether real or imaginary, and I’ve taken to considering, “Who is it, … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Awareness, Being, Change your thoughts, Compassion, Love, mindfulness, Person Centered, Psychosynthesis, Psychotherapy, Relationship Problems, Relationships, Spirituality, Taoism, Thoughts, Wisdom | Tagged compassion, longing, mindfulness, self acceptance | Leave a reply

I have the body of Wonder Woman!

blue skies Posted on May 30, 2014 by Miriam GraceMay 30, 2014

Do you remember the pose? Hands on hips, legs firmly planted a couple of feet apart, spine straight and head held high? Last Saturday, Dr. David Hamilton had us hold this position for two whole minutes, in his seminar on … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Technique, Anxiety, Awareness, Being, Body-Mind, CFS, Change your thoughts, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Compassion, Depression, Gestalt, Laughter Yoga, Mind-Body, Person Centered, Psychosynthesis, Psychotherapy, Spirituality, Thoughts, Wisdom | Tagged August 2014 workshop, August 2nd 2014, Birmingham, Blue Skies, Body Intelligence, Body-Mind Workshop, Derby, Dr. David Hamilton, Imogen Ragone, Miriam Granthier, Tree of Life, UK, Woodlands Natural Health Centre | Leave a reply

Laughter is Soul Medicine

blue skies Posted on February 26, 2014 by Miriam GraceFebruary 26, 2014

Are you looking for a way to feel calmer and more balanced, to improve your health, your mood, or your connections with others? You might think that laughter is a superficial answer to your problems, but please take a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Awareness, Being, Body-Mind, CFS, Change your thoughts, Compassion, Depression, Dreams, Gestalt, Laughter Yoga, Mind-Body, Person Centered, Psychosynthesis, Psychotherapy, Spirituality, Taoism, Thoughts, Wisdom | Tagged Blue Skies Laughter Challenge, Gibberish, Happiness Now!, Miriam Granthier, Robert Assagioli, Robert Holden, Smiling Wisdom, spiritual humour | Leave a reply

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