Why You Feel Anxious Right Now and How to Stay Grounded
In times of stress and global conflict, anxiety and fear naturally rise. This is not something to resist or judge. It is part of being human. When the external world becomes unstable, the body and the psyche respond instinctively. Something in us becomes alert, watchful, scanning for what might happen next. You are not overreacting. […]
Why Western Media Misreads the UAE. A Jungian Perspective on Authority, Trust and the Father Archetype
As a recovering international media executive, I have not been at all surprised by the way Western media has chosen to portray what it is like to live and work in the UAE over the past days. Describing the tone as hysterical would almost be an understatement. Yet when viewed through the lens of Jungian […]
Holding Ourselves in Uncertain Times
Being in Dubai this past week has brought a sobering reminder of how quickly life can shift. On Saturday night, a blast happened just outside my window, in the heart of the Palm. It was unexpected and deeply shocking. I spent the next two hours in the underground parking, waiting and listening, feeling the collective […]