This Too Shall Pass: COVID-19 Guiding Wisdom for Troubled Times
Wisdom and guidance at a time when we all are witness to a global awakening of values, of our lives, of what is most important right now. Dorothy's guiding words offer comfort and a purpose [...]
The Psychology of Alleviating Fear: The COVID-19 Crisis
The Psychology of Alleviating Fear: The COVID-19 Crisis "You will always find formative information to support your fears; the challenge is to instead seek the truth." - Dorothy Ratusny To alleviate fear you must first [...]
‘Sati’ – Mindfulness – Part Three | Words of ‘Light and Love’ | The Wisdom Archives | #037
In Buddhism, Sati (from Pali: सति; from Sanskrit: स्मृति smṛti) is mindfulness or awareness. It is this spiritual or psychological faculty of indriya meaning: physical strength or ability of the senses, that forms an essential part of Buddhist practice. Sati is the [...]
This Is What Self-Love Is. The Three Best Self-Love Practices
The three best self-love practices that curate love from within, and the simple ways to practice these as a daily habit. Use these practices daily to feel confident, to feel deep appreciation and [...]
PROSE MEDITATION: Inducing Creative Thought
PROSE MEDITATION: Inducing Creative Thought A NEW form of Meditation that is helpful to induce creative thinking and self-awareness. The world is meditating. Meditation has become mainstream. Infused by scientific research and ongoing qualitative [...]
Harness the POWER of Intention and Determination: How to Create Your SANKALPA
Listen to Episode 14 of The WISDOM podcast! TIMESTAMPS: Podcast Intro: 0-1:32 | What Do You Want to Achieve? Episode Intro: 1:33 | A Sankalpa is... 2:59 [...]
A Mother’s Grief – The Loss of a Child
A Mother's grief; a child's death... the path of acceptance in healing. What is Grief? An uncontrollable manifestation of your heart; full of love for another living being, now without that source of love [...]
Are You Ready To Let Love In? How to Feel Deserving of Love.
Do You Let Love In? Are You Ready To? Perhaps one of the greatest sources of happiness and well being comes directly out of our ability to love our self and to be able [...]
5 Ways to Experience Your Innate Happiness ?
"This is how you curate happiness." Continue Reading..... or Watch the Video here: https://youtu.be/-X88mFNnsTw Happiness is used in the context of mental or emotional states, including positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to [...]
How Do I Let Go Of Thoughts That Are Not Positive? | ‘ask dorothy’
How Do I Let Go Of Thoughts That Are Not Positive? | 'ask dorothy' This is a wonderful question that comes from Ionnie as she writes about her experience in my Audio Meditation Course: The [...]
How to Live in the Present Moment: The 3 Success Habits You Need To Know
Your life is lived in the present moment. Perhaps you will simply be more attentive to this; and to be present as your life is in constant motion in this moment. Your life is a [...]
The Five Best ‘5-Minute’ Mindfulness and Meditation Life Hacks
Meditation and Mindfulness can best be practised for short periods of time, and often. Especially if you are new to these practices or if you are wishing to develop a habit of mindfulness and meditation [...]
The Power of Saying “I’m Sorry”
You may have been taught to use the words: 'I'm sorry' when you've said or done something that you feel badly or remorseful for; or if you've dropped the ball on something or made a [...]
How Do You Live Your Truth? | Real Life Client Stories #002 | ‘ask dorothy’
How Do You Live Your Truth? | Real Life Client Stories #002 | 'ask dorothy' My client Helen described the visceral feeling that she had in her stomach; the knots, the tightness and pain, [...]
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to Challenge and Change Your Thoughts | Therapy Best Practices
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to Challenge and Change Your Thoughts | Therapy Best Practices The principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), the most widely researched and practiced model of psychotherapy in the world, explain how your [...]
Why You Need To Unplug From Technology For A Day: The Science of How A Digital Detox Improves Your Life.
Why You Need To Unplug From Technology For A Day: The Science of How A Digital Detox Improves Your Life. You might have thought about it; maybe you've even attempted to do it. But [...]
ask dorothy: How Do I Manifest? The 3 Secrets of Conscious Manifesting
In the beautiful nature of your life, you are a co-creator with the universe. If you believe that you are a part of the greater whole ~ that you are not separate from source [...]
ask dorothy: The Two Reasons Why You Must Always Tell the Truth
I am often asked the question, 'Should I always be honest?' We often refrain from honesty and truthfulness to avoid hurting or angering someone, but also if we perceive that we may be judged unfavourably. Honesty and truthfulness are [...]
Help for Resolving Conflict
It isn't the easiest to navigate through a situation where you feel confused, hurt by what has transpired, and without the clarity of what to do. Hurt can linger for months and years; each time [...]
ask dorothy: Help!! My son’s long hair is always in his face and he refuses to tie it back. How do I get him to be more responsible and safe?
This question is from my client Aaron. He asks... Last week my son Max got hit in the face with a basketball in gym class. The teacher commented that it was because Max didn't see [...]
ask dorothy: When is it okay to tell a white lie? …or any lie?
The Answer? Never. Sometimes the best answer in a situation where you are being asked a question that you do not wish to answer is a thoughtful deflection. Humour will help soften the reveal of [...]
Can You Live Your Truth If It Negatively Impacts Those You Love?
This question comes from David in Sebastapol, California and is based on the teachings in my 10 day ecourse featured on Insight Timer (Meditation app): 'The 10 Sacred Habits of Meditation'. When we believe something [...]
5 Reasons Why You Need to Take Mindful Deep Breaths ~ and Often
The top five reasons why it serves you well to take several conscious deep breaths whenever you can ~ and as often as you can. It's a helpful reminder of how magnificent breathing is. To [...]
How to Breathe Deeply with Pranayama Breathing
The idea of this type of breathing is based on a yogic breathing technique: Pranayama Breathing. Pranayama is a Sanskrit word formed by two words. Prana means a subtle 'life-force' / ‘vital energy’ / ‘breath [...]
