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The (Paradoxical) Principle of Care
The act of caring is a rather curious thing, because its impact can extend far beyond what we might expect at first glance...
Abby Ampuja
Feb 42 min read
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The Kindest Thing
Self-Compassion has helped me to shift from asking, “How much can I achieve?” to "What's the kindest thing I can do for myself right now?"
Abby Ampuja
Jan 173 min read
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Lessons from a Camel: Resilience as a Reservoir
The camel reminds us that resilience is more than continuously pushing forward, armed with nothing but our own dogged determination
Abby Ampuja
Jul 19, 20242 min read
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When We Care Too Much
“When the nurturing feeling of care turns into a disturbed feeling of worry, anxiety, and stacks of stress, it has become overcare.”
Abby Ampuja
Jun 30, 20243 min read
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Finding Innate Okayness Amidst Suffering
Lately I've been contemplating two seemingly disparate concepts: (1) the idea that we will never not have a certain amount of suffering...
Abby Ampuja
May 24, 20242 min read
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Stop “Shoulding” on Yourself!
It’s been an interesting week as I coach and support folks through their various triumphs and challenges in life. One theme that seems to...
Abby Ampuja
Apr 16, 20243 min read
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"Welcoming All Parts": An Introduction to IFS
In Western society, we have largely been taught to think of the psyche as a “mono-mind.” If we’ve been conditioned to see ourselves...
Abby Ampuja
Jan 7, 20244 min read
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"Can't We All Just Get Along?!" (Managing Interpersonal Conflict)
One of the most common issues my clients face is interpersonal conflict. ‘Getting along with others’ is something we may think we should...
Abby Ampuja
Dec 30, 20234 min read
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Walking Through the Valleys of Life
As I navigate the inevitable ups and downs that midlife brings, I am invited to learn more about the shadow aspect of life--those valleys...
Abby Ampuja
Dec 7, 20234 min read
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