by Amy Pattee Colvin | Dec 20, 2024 | Acceptance, Qigong, Wellness
Winter is a time of introspection and renewal. As nature slows down, it’s the perfect opportunity to turn inward and focus on self-care. This year, consider adding the ancient practice of qigong to your winter routine to cultivate vitality, enhance longevity,... 
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Nov 12, 2024 | Acceptance, Compassion, Wellness
Have you ever experienced the frustration that arises from unmet expectations—perhaps it was a work project that didn’t go how you wanted, a strained relationship, or a personal setback? At one point or another, all of us have. An antidote to this frustration is... 
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Oct 28, 2022 | Acceptance, Compassion, Qigong
Self-worth is priceless. You can’t buy it, and no one can give it to you. It’s something you have to give to yourself. Cultivating self-worth reflects the essence of how you relate to yourself. Self-worth also involves boundary setting. Have you ever done anything... 
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Jan 17, 2021 | Acceptance, Compassion, Meditation, Wellness
If you’re familiar with self-improvement and personal growth techniques, you’ve likely seen terms such as guided imagery and visualization meditation (or creative or guided visualization). But what do these terms mean, and how are they similar or... 
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Oct 17, 2020 | Acceptance, Compassion, Wellness
We often hear the words compassion, self compassion, and compassion for others. But what does it mean, and how do we implement it? Compassion is a skill or an attribute that is like a muscle. It can be strengthened when you intentionally work with it, or it can weaken... 
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Feb 9, 2020 | Acceptance, Compassion, Meditation, Wellness
While recently facilitating a self-compassion workshop, I referred to the three pillars of Taoism as moderation, compassion, and humility. One of the participants asked if I could explain why humility is a virtue, for she interpreted humility as self-deprecation and... 
