I gather lots of inspiration from Buddhist nun, Pema Chodron; a no-nonsense, deeply compassionate and profoundly wise teacher. Whether its listening to her talks or reading her books I always leave feeling touched and more open. Her teachings provide an uncanny parallel to the Body-Centered Gestalt Therapy work I have been trained in and helps to strengthen my work both with myself and with my clients and students. What I will share in this short column touches on tools