Brilliant Sanity Isn’t a Goal—  It’s Already Yours
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Brilliant Sanity Isn’t a Goal— It’s Already Yours

“Brilliant sanity” is the Buddhist concept that beneath all our suffering, we remain whole. This post explores how contemplative psychotherapy draws from that view—and why true healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken, but remembering what’s already whole.

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Beyond the Pill Bottle:         Why Coping Isn’t the Same as Healing
Rivers Fleming Rivers Fleming

Beyond the Pill Bottle: Why Coping Isn’t the Same as Healing

The “chemical imbalance” theory of depression was never good science—it was good marketing. While medications like SSRIs can help some people stabilize, they rarely address the deeper roots of suffering. This post explores why true healing isn’t found in quick fixes, but in the long, brave work of making meaning in a messy world.

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