Therapists Blog
Any blogs posted here represent the views of the author(s) and are not representative of New Road as a whole.
The Black Dog and the Golden Thread
This blog is a series of random reflections on this quest — both mine and potentially yours. Time and repeated encounters with emotional anguish have only fuelled my determination to delve deeper into this exploration. Mastering this journey means understanding the questions to ask and which questions offer no profitability in the journey to an awakened life.
Meditation, Discipline, and Generosity
Eliud Kipchoge, an elite Kenyan marathon runner, has eloquently compared discipline to the process of building muscle, emphasising its centrality to personal growth. His words reflect not only the determination required in sports but also resonate with deeper philosophical practices, such as meditation and generosity. This blog explores the connection between these seemingly disparate concepts.
Managing Distracting & Painful Thoughts
The Vitakkasanthana Sutta, also known as the "Discourse on the Removal of Distracting Thoughts," is a practical guide from the Buddhist teachings for managing harmful or distracting thoughts. It proposes five strategies that can help us to foster a more peaceful and focused mind.
Menopause by Lucie Oliver
Hello and welcome to my page, which is dedicated to providing information and resources relating to the peri-menopause and menopause

