Logosynthesis® offers an elegant and compassionate model to support healing and development. Most people work hard to do well in everyday life. Yet it can be challenging to manage multiple priorities and roles, especially during times of change and uncertainty. Reactions can get in the way of meaningful action, often without even being aware of the impact.
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Most people want to do well but reactions can get in the way. Learning how to recognize and resolve reactions creates space for more meaningful action. We guide you using Logosynthesis® to resolve the triggers to these reactions through coaching and teaching you how to use this method for self-coaching.
To learn more about why and how to use Logosynthesis® for healing and development, you can watch a video, read Cathy’s books and take a course. Enjoy!
A Lesson from Vienna This spring, I visited a cousin, Father Peter van Meijl, who is a priest at Michaelerkirche, a beautiful church in the heart of Vienna. He said something that stayed with me: “Everything in life is a joy and a burden.” He explained how this elegant church, with the largest baroque organ in Vienna, brings joy to so many. People come from all over the world to visit. It’s a joy. And it’s a burden. There’s a … Read More
Mindfulness helps ease stress Mindfulness has become a cornerstone of modern stress management. From corporate wellness programs to mental health apps, we’re encouraged to slow down, observe our thoughts, and stay present. These practices can help us feel calmer, more aware, and better able to cope with daily challenges. Mindfulness has earned its place as a powerful tool for modern living. By learning to focus attention on the present moment, we can step out of automatic reactions and relieve stress. … Read More
We live in a world where our beliefs are constantly being challenged. Social media, workplace discussions, and even family gatherings can spark debates that highlight differences in opinions and values. Unlike past generations, most of us no longer live in communities where everyone shares the same cultural attitudes and beliefs. When beliefs that matter deeply to us are challenged, questioned, or dismissed, our reactions can be strong. Anger flares, sometimes erupting as rage. Why Rage Gets Stuck This reactive response … Read More
Introduction Shoulder pain after a car accident can be incredibly frustrating—especially when the doctors say everything should have healed. For some, the pain lingers long after the body has recovered. What if that pain isn’t only physical, but also tied to unresolved memories of the accident? Distressing memories often remain in the form of mental imagery, frozen in our system. These memories can show up as emotions, thoughts, and even physical discomfort. Logosynthesis® offers a gentle, structured way to identify … Read More
Vertigo can be an overwhelming and unsettling experience. It’s not a disease in itself, but a symptom of many possible health issues, leaving people feeling dizzy, disoriented, and unsafe in their own bodies. For some, it comes and goes in waves. For others, the spinning sensations, imbalance, or pressure in the head can linger for weeks or months, disrupting daily life and creating fear about when the next episode will strike. What makes vertigo particularly challenging to treat is that … Read More
We often think of freedom of speech as the right to say whatever we want, whenever we want, wherever we want. It’s considered a cornerstone of democracy, creativity, and human connection. But when we look closer, another question arises: Are we truly free in the way we speak? Through the lens of Logosynthesis®, the answer isn’t always so clear. When Words Aren’t Free Much of what we say doesn’t come from our calm, centered Essence. Instead, our words are often … Read More
You are human—an extraordinary living being of body, mind, and soul. You are energy: thinking and feeling, breathing in and speaking out. You learn through mental processes, physical sensations, and emotional experiences. Energy becomes fragmented, shaping how your body and mind react to the world around you. Yet beneath it all, energy flows, with your soul whispering a deeper sense of mission and purpose—guiding you from wholeness even amid life’s fragmented experiences. A lens on human knowledge and understanding Logosynthesis®, … Read More
Stress as “fight or flight” and “tend-and-befriend” When we think of stress reactions, most people imagine the classic “fight or flight” response. But there’s another, often overlooked pattern—especially in women—known as tend-and-befriend. This instinctive response drives women to seek connection and preserve relationships under threat. In a study by Youssef et al. (2018), women became more cooperative under stress. This can be a natural survival strategy; however, in some situations, these behaviours can be misinterpreted. Social Behaviour as a Stress … Read More
MRI Claustrophobia is Stressful and Limiting. For many people, the thought of entering an MRI machine triggers more than mild discomfort—it causes full-blown panic. The narrow tunnel, the loud thumping noises, and the enforced stillness can evoke sensations of being trapped, helpless, or overwhelmed. Despite knowing the scan is important, some patients find themselves unable to go through with it—again and again. Medical imaging professionals often see patients cancel, reschedule, or attempt scans multiple times before succeeding—if they ever do. … Read More
What Is a Stressor? External or Internal When something in your day throws you off—an unexpected bill, a sharp comment, a looming deadline—it’s common to say, “That was a stressor.” In everyday thinking, a stressor is seen as something outside of you that causes tension inside of you. And that’s partly true, yet what if there’s more to the story? What if the real stressor isn’t external, but internal? Let’s take a closer look. Stressor: The Common View A stressor … Read More