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Jason Hine on Grief, Praise, Love & Presence

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

Here’s the text for those who have difficulty following Facebook links:- ‘I wrote this a few years ago: Spiritual teachers, philosophers and some psychotherapists tell us that it is beneficial to live in the present moment, that ultimately only the … Continue reading →

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David Whyte on Love – ‘Much has been said’

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

Beauty and depth, from David. Here’s the text, for those of our readers who have trouble seeing Facebook posts through the link:- “MUCH HAS BEEN SAID Much has been said about the eternal and untouchable nature of love, its tidal … Continue reading →

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The Life of Death – Marsha Onderstijn

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

Extraordinarily resonant and tender animated film, about relationship, love, loss and letting go. Five minutes of beauty and heartswell. The writer sobbed, and felt softer and more loving afterwards. Gorgeous music too by Ramon de Wilde. Palace Gate Counselling Service, Exeter Counselling … Continue reading →

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Kei Miller ‘Epilogue’

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

‘Let us not repeat the easy lies about eternity and love. We have fallen out of love before – like children surpassing the borders of their beds, woken by gravity, the suddenness of tiles. So it is we have opened … Continue reading →

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