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Interbeing is a term Thich Nhat Hanh uses to emphasizes the connection each of us have with one another and all living things. We are not separate isolated entities but part of and intricately connected to the greater whole. How we live influences others as well as being influenced by those around us.
Ren and Interbeing are qualities one learns rather than being born with. Together these two terms inspire a way of being, to be compassionate towards others and to be aware of our influences on one another. We can nurture these qualities of being.
I have been developing my psychotherapy skills since the late 1980’s. I am a graduate of Sonoma State University with a MA in Counseling. I have worked in the non-profit, county government and private sector settings. My clients have included children, teens, adults, couples and families. With each of my clients, mental health and well being have always been the goal of therapy.
I am also a student of Zen teachings the past 8 years. I believe this fact is relevant to my therapeutic work because it teaches me patience and compassion, helps me develop presence and deep understanding, and guides me to strive to live a life of mindfulness, being awake. It also teaches me to be humble, to know that each of us carry mistaken beliefs that cause us to feel discontent and seek happiness.
I believe how we perceive our daily life tasks influences our relationship with our self and all those we are in contact with. In each moment, whether we are experiencing joy or discomfort, we are provided opportunities for personal growth towards ren-interbeing.
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