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The Bridge and the Bubble: Learning When the Mind Leaves the Present Moment
'The bridge and the bubble' is a metaphor for what happens when attention moves from direct experience into imagination—and how we can learn to notice that transition earlier.
Abby Ampuja
Jun 133 min read


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


Giving Yourself CPR (Community, Pleasure, and Rest)
We all know the traditional meaning of the term “CPR”--but today I invite you to consider an alternate definition...
Abby Ampuja
Jul 14, 20243 min read


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


The Power of the Pause
In a world that feels driven by urgency, it can be a truly revolutionary act to lean into stillness. I have been exploring this...
Abby Ampuja
Feb 25, 20243 min read
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