Katharsos Hypnotherapy and Reiki

22/10/2025

12/10/2025

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04/10/2025

Volume up 🔊for the sound of the wind in these beautiful trees, “psithurism”, one of my favourite things 🌿🌳🌲💨

11/09/2025

Powerful words from the inimitable Anaïs Nin 🙏♥️

03/09/2025

Amen to this 🙏♥️

Research shows that children who struggle in math… aren’t lacking intelligence.

Because here’s the truth:
Not every child’s brilliance fits neatly into equations. Some minds are wired for rhythm,
some for empathy, some for color and story, others for the quiet wisdom of noticing the world in detail.

Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences (1983) reminds us that math and language are only two of many ways the brain can shine. There is also musical intelligence, bodily-kinesthetic skill, interpersonal and intrapersonal awareness, naturalist sensitivity, and more.

🧠 According to Gardner, when we measure intelligence only by math scores or reading levels, we overlook entire realms of human ability. A child who struggles with fractions might be gifted in storytelling, art, or comforting a friend.

Why does this matter?

Because when we equate intelligence with grades alone, we risk raising children who doubt their worth. We risk discouraging the painter, the musician, the nurturer, the explorer; simply because they didn’t memorize times tables as quickly as their peers.

Meanwhile, science is whispering:
Intelligence is not a single path.
It’s a garden of possibilities.

Here’s what that looks like at home:

→ Celebrating a child’s creativity even if math worksheets feel hard.
→ Naming empathy and kindness as real forms of brilliance.
→ Encouraging music, movement, and hands-on exploration as learning.
→ Reminding your child that struggling in one subject doesn’t make them “less smart.”

These may not look like “academic success” in the narrow sense. But they are the work, the essential work of cultivating whole, capable, and uniquely gifted human beings.

The truth is, a child who isn’t strong in math can still be deeply intelligent. Their gifts might just grow in a different soil. And when we give those gifts space to flourish, we raise children who are confident in who they are, not crushed by who they are not.

So maybe the question isn’t,
“Why isn’t my child good at math?”
Maybe it’s,
“In what beautiful ways is my child already brilliant?”

Because intelligence isn’t the ability to do everything. It’s the courage to grow into the genius you already carry. 🤍

©️Mercy Lupo
Art: same

23/08/2025

WE LIVE HERE 🙏🙌♥️ # gratitude ❤️

19/07/2025

Welcome home 😻🥰

19/07/2025

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This isn’t to shame anyone.
But when humans feel safe, we relax, play, connect, explore, learn, and flow.

There’s actually an entire chapter dedicated to play in Stephen Porges’ book on Polyvagal theory.
Play is so important and so good for us (hearts, minds, and bodies), and when we’re not able to access it, our nervous system is telling us something is off.

As someone who grew up feeling largely unsafe in my own body, it wasn’t until I began releasing so much of the stored tension that I suddenly found myself relaxing more easily, getting back into comedy, and sharing more of my silly side with people.

When it started to come out, it felt like coming home.
I love to laugh, to tease, and to be playful, but when I don’t feel safe that part of me shrivels up.
It’s a part that has always come out with children and animals (I love being around little kids so much), but has historically been much more shy with other adults and peers.

So many people I work with struggle with letting their hair down, relaxing, and being playful. But I want you to know that this isn’t necessarily just a part of your personality.
You’re not just a ‘serious’ person.

There is often a part of you on guard, making sure you don’t do or say or appear X, so that you can stay safe, connected, or out of harm’s way. So that you won’t be rejected.
Because that’s what adults are 'supposed' to do to be respected (stay safe).

When you get to know this part that stops you from softening, relaxing, and playing, and you can help it feel a bit safer, you can slowly start to relax into the moment, going with the flow in the present moment instead of trying to control it.

If you're working to bring more play, ease, and relaxation in your body, then the Cycle Breakers program beginning September 2nd is for you.
This is a year long program for those committed to intentionally meeting themselves with more safety, generosity, compassion, and accountability as they begin to break old cycles and patterns of relating to themselves, others and the world.
And it’s done in small, supportive, heart-centered community.
Register before August 1 to get the early bird discount!

More info & registration at the link below:
https://theeqschool.co/cycle-breakers

14/07/2025

Powerful stuff from Joan Didion ♥️🙏

Joan Didion

14/07/2025

Loving this one, so true 🙏♥️

Read more: yungpueblo.substack.com