Category Archives: General

The Muffin of Compassion

By Karen Caffrey

Sometimes when I sit with clients a spontaneous image will float up into my consciousness that seems to be a metaphor of what a client is talking about. This is how I discovered the “muffin of compassion”. Recently, I was … Continue reading →

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Letting Go

By Karen Caffrey

Recently I was listening to Pema Chodrun’s lecture on Getting Unstuck. She talked about the very human tendency to seek safety by holding on, by withdrawing and cocooning into what we perceive as a safe place in the world. In … Continue reading →

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Would You Like To Be Wealthier?

By Karen Caffrey

Although you may not often think about it this way, your mental and emotional well-being is a source of personal “wealth” in much the same way as your financial resources. And just like your money, your emotional well-being can be … Continue reading →

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“Don’t Panic” (In Large, Friendly Letters)

By Karen Caffrey

Anyone who has ever felt panic knows that the advice, “Don’t Panic”, is usually of limited usefulness when the need arises. When rising sensations of anxiety, shortness of breath, and tightness in the chest begin, the ability of your mind … Continue reading →

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