Buffalo seasons Awareness in life
Civilized Savagery: Jung on Fear, Projection, & the Collective Shadow.
Jung’s words remain a call to responsibility. They remind us that civilization without consciousness is savagery dressed in fine clothes. To confront the collective shadow is no small task—but it begins with the individual willingness to notice our fear, to own our projections, and to resist the seduction of blaming the neighbor for the demons we refuse to face.
Anticipatory Grief & The 3 E’s of Self-Compassion
Caregiving is an heroic act that needs more recognition and support. From spouses to adult children to pet parents and veterinarians to nurses and physicians, the level of care provided to one living with a serious health condition takes an existential toll.
In this blog series, I explore the life of caregivers and offer tips on how to walk the noble road while maintaining one’s emotional, cognitive, and physiological health. This week, we look at anticipatory grief and its impact on the mind, body, and spirit. We then review the 3 E’s of Self-Compassion: Expression, Engagement, and Empowerment and their protective factors for those experiencing anticipatory grief.