Pourquoi la dépression n’est certainement pas seulement, pas uniquement, « le blues »

Ah, la dépression.  Cet invité indésirable qui arrive sans y être convié, qui organise une fête de pitié dans votre cerveau et refuse de partir. Mais s’agit-il simplement d’une mauvaise humeur, d’un funk passager ou de quelque chose de plus sinistre qui se cache dans l’ombre de votre psychisme ? Attachez votre ceinture, ami(e)s avides …

Don’t Be a Hippocratic Gloomy Gus: Why Depression is Definitely Not Just “The Blues”

Ah, depression. That unwelcome guest that shows up uninvited, throws a pity party in your brain and refuses to leave. But is it just a bad mood, a temporary funk, or something more sinister lurking in the shadows of your psyche?  Buckle up, knowledge seekers, because we're about to dive headfirst into the murky waters …

From Frazzled Therapist to Zen Master: My Meditation Adventures (and Triumphs!)

Let's face it, therapists aren't exactly known for their inner peace. We spend our days wading through emotional whirlpools, untangling mental knots, and occasionally encountering the occasional Mr. Fish-Head Guy in a dream analysis session (don't ask). So, it's no surprise that my own sanity was teetering on the edge. Enter meditation, the supposed key …

From Shivering Serenity to Arctic Zen: The Joys of Meditation in Extreme Cold

In the heart of a frigid winter, when the thermometer dips below zero and your fingers turn into frosty claws, the thought of meditating might seem about as appealing as a dip into an ice bath. But fear not, fellow meditators! For even in the face of polar frost, there's still a way to find …

Yoga’s Journey into the Twilight Zone: Where Serenity Met Sensoria and Inner Peace Got Lost in the Shuffle

This year, yoga takes  a peculiar turn, embracing technology to an almost comical extent. Yoga mats  morph  into disco-dancing rave parties, blocks turned into sentient robots, and instructors  become cyborg overlords. The ancient practice of finding inner peace and tranquility transformed into a futuristic spectacle that resembles a scene from an acid trip gone wrong. …

Unlocking Nirvana in the Midst of Mayhem: A Meditator’s Guide to Economy Class Enlightenment

Picture this: you've meticulously planned your spiritual retreat, picturing yourself amidst the serene mountains of Tibet, surrounded by chanting monks and the gentle sway of prayer flags. But then, reality crashes down in the form of an eight to twelve to fifteen hours economy class flight, where screaming children seem determined to transform your tranquility …

Chill Out, Existential Crisis! I Found Life’s Purpose (and It’s Surprisingly Low-Maintenance)

Ah, the age-old question: what's the point of it all? Why are we hurtling through space on this rock, wearing pants and paying bills? Fear not, my fellow cosmic tumbleweeds, for I, with a capital "Eureka!", have cracked the existential code. And let me tell you, it's way less dramatic than Dostoevsky would have you …

Namaste, channel Boreflix: My Accidental Spiritual Awakening During “Bland of Thrones” !

Picture Me, slumped on the sofa, a half-eaten bag of kale chips clutched in my fist, staring numbly at the screen. On it, a show so derivative it makes reruns of reruns of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" look like Shakespearean soliloquies. Enter boredom, stage left, followed by its inseparable twin, existential dread. Suddenly, a …