Bodhana

Exploration, Insight, Response.

Taking Stock

There are times when we seem to have lost track of where we are, we question what we are doing with our life, where we are going. At times like these it can help to take time out to take stock of our present life situation, see things in context, stand back, get a clearer picture, find out what is really important and what isn't. Then we will be in a better position to choose how to take it from here.

Decisions, Choices

When we are faced with important choices or decisions we might find ourselves confused by the different, possibly conflicting options and their implications or consequences. Exploring these calmly and dispassionately can help us to gain a deeper insight as to what each involves and so come to a more informed decision.

Confusion, Lack of Clarity

We may be faced with situations or issues that we struggle to make sense of. In such situations it can help to stand back, get some perspective, bring some clarity, reach a deeper understanding, see how best to proceed .

Challenging Situations

We can find ourselves at times involved in very challenging situations. Talking these through with an impartial facilitator can help to diffuse the tension, allow us to step back, achieve some separation so that we can see both our own inner dynamics and the dynamics of the situation itself. In this way we can better manage our own responses and so handle the situation more effectively.

Conflict Issues

When we have to deal with situations involving conflict, strength of feeling may cloud our perception, making it extremely difficult to see things objectively. Talking through the contrasting, conflicting thoughts and emotions with a facilitator can help to take the heat out of the issue and gain some perspective, so as to move towards a clearer understanding and reach a resolution.

Relationships

Similarly, when relationships become challenging or conflictive, exploring the dynamics of the relationship - thoughts, feelings, motivations - can help to gain a deeper, clearer understanding, shed light, unravel the knots, resolve the conflict.

Back to Q&A

Back to homepage