by Amy Pattee Colvin | Aug 8, 2026 | Acceptance, Compassion, Somatic Wisdom, Wellness
Expectations are mental constructs we create to control unpredictable outcomes. However, when reality does not align with these expectations, it often leads to physical tension or emotional burnout. When we envision that people, work projects, or personal...
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Aug 4, 2026 | Acceptance, Compassion, Meditation, Wellness
While facilitating a self-compassion workshop recently, I referenced the three traditional Taoist virtues: moderation, compassion, and humility. One participant raised her hand and asked if I could explain why humility is considered a virtue—she had always interpreted...
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Jun 4, 2026 | Somatic Wisdom, Tao Te Ching, Wellness
The Gentle and Yielding Will Triumph Societal norms often present the misconception that to have strong boundaries, you must be hard. We’ve learned that to protect our peace, we must create rigid walls, disconnect from our empathy, and maintain a constant serious...
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Dec 21, 2025 | Compassion, Meditation, Qigong, Wellness
Regulate Your Nervous System for the Year of the Fire Horse The Winter Solstice is the darkest point of the year. In the Taoist tradition, this is the peak of Yin—a time for deep restoration, stillness, and listening. But often that stillness feels uncomfortable. It...
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Nov 18, 2025 | Acceptance, Compassion, Wellness
Does this sound familiar? You’ve built a life others admire; you’re a planner, doer, or high-achiever. But secretly, as you navigate life’s transitions, you feel adrift, scattered, and disconnected. You’ve read the books, you’ve tried the...
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Oct 16, 2025 | Qigong, Wellness
In today’s hectic life, it’s easy to feel too busy to be concerned about our health, until it becomes a problem. We prioritize the clock over our vitality, trading time for constant tension. We don’t even consider the holistic health benefits of qigong or...
