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Using AI to Support Journaling

I wrote last month about a style of discovery journaling I’ve been finding useful. I’ve heard for a while that various AI tools such as ChatGPT can be really helpful for journaling companions.  Write what’s on your mind (already helpful) then ask… Read More »Using AI to Support Journaling

Discovery Journaling

You know when you are enjoying a juicy conversation with a friend and stumble into ideas you didn’t know you had?  I’ve been getting similar “aha” moments from an improv-inspired form of journaling. I’ve been calling it Discovery Journaling.  It… Read More »Discovery Journaling

Your Joy IS A Gift

“There are two attitudes you can bring to your interactions with others. You can want something from them like a favour, money, approval, or for them to change. Or you can enjoy them for who they are.”Sam Harris This is… Read More »Your Joy IS A Gift

Rainbows

“If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.”Dolly Parton Sometimes we might be in difficult circumstances. Pleasant and unpleasant emotions can exist at the same time. Someone close to me has been unwell recently and I… Read More »Rainbows

Support and Ease

I’m really enjoying Henry Shukman’s meditation app/course The Way. And also his book Original Love as an accompaniment to it. I find his way of highlighting different aspects of meditation – Mindfulness, Support, Flow and Awakening really helpful. Particularly themes… Read More »Support and Ease

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The Gifts of Not Knowing

Overthinking tells us that if only we had a bit more information, we could proceed, free of doubt and with guaranteed success. But learning to embrace an element of not knowing can lead to more freedom, wonder and discovery. Spoiler Alert! The… Read More »The Gifts of Not Knowing

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Ordinary Mind Is the Way

Peak experiences like an amazing improv scene, mind opening meditation are exciting! But, in improv, productivity, and simply being present for our lives, concentrating only on occasional special experiences can get in the way. There’s a line in a Zen… Read More »Ordinary Mind Is the Way

Andy and Claire talking

Improv and Coaching

Lovely fun conversation with Claire Pedrick MCC on coaching, presence and improv.  As I commented right at the start of the conversation, the chapter titles of Claire’s book – Not Knowing, Courage, Partnership, Silence, The Dance, Trust – could the… Read More »Improv and Coaching

Andy and Lex

Crossovers of Improv and Kink

Fun conversation with Lex of Pleasure Rebels about the similarities and differences between improv and kink. We discussed aliveness, connection, shadows, misconceptions about kink and improv, fun, integrating changes into everyday life and how to calibrate exploring practices that feel… Read More »Crossovers of Improv and Kink

The Ingredients of Fun

I hope spring is springing for you.  I’ve been able to get back to going to my local park in the mornings and reacquaint myself with the dog walkers.  We don’t really know each other.  But we see each other,… Read More »The Ingredients of Fun

Summer Specials – July

Scroll down or click on the links for more details about an individual session. Transforming anxiety through drawing Kate Ryley 6-8pm BST Wednesday 12th July Register here (opens new page) An introduction to using neurographica to transform anxiety. No drawing… Read More »Summer Specials – July

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Yes And Adventure game

A super simple storytelling game you can play with friends or family. A reminder of the start lines: You can alternate back and forth in a pair or go round a circle in a group. See if you can all… Read More »Yes And Adventure game