Wounded Healer

Kwan Eschmann
Japan
Passionate truth seeker, inborn artist, hopeful INFJ who's on the journey to transcending the meaning of life and beyond. Writing inspiring works for folks who walk the midlife path to Individuation.
Now
A Little Rainbow and Another Fellow Dachshund
Today is another day that I believe Bali has favored us. Clear blue sky, with the rainbow in it. A

Reflective Essays
What Makes a Good Day?
"It's hard to remember that this day will never come again. That the time is now and the place is here and that there are no second chances at a single moment." – Jeanette Winterson. Drawn from this quote, there are little things to make sure you have a day you won't regret.

Books
Memories, Dreams, Reflections by Carl C. G. Jung
A personal and introspective account of Jung's life, experiences, psychological theories, and reflections on his inner world
Reflective Essays
Why Shame Loneliness?
Yes, I am lonely sometimes, and that's OK
Diarist
Coming Out of a Hiding Place (and Back into the Arena)
On avoiding doing the real work and hiding behind perpetual preparation (with the lame excuse that I need it)

Books
Man's Search For Meaning
A powerful message on life's transitoriness
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168.2.1 | 2023_WK39 On The Places We Trap Ourselves In
The first attempt to send out a newsletter lasted 7 weeks. It was hard, too ambitious a goal, but I'm glad I tried.
Individuation
Taming the Internal Conflict Series Part 2: Self-Awareness
The capacity for flourishing is embedded in us all, waiting to be actualized. It's up to us whether or not we have the courage to face the discomfort of going into the depths of our minds.
Individuation
Taming the Internal Conflict Series Part 1: Psychological Turmoil
When what we feel inside doesn't match how we act, talk, and live our lives it is an inner battle. Being real and true to ourselves is the way to find peace.
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168.2.1 | 2023_WK36 On Putting Things Into Perspective
The first attempt to send out a newsletter lasted 7 weeks. It was hard, too ambitious a goal, but I'm glad I tried.
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168.2.1 | 2023_WK35 On The True Cost of Embracing a Life of Mediocrity
The first attempt to send out a newsletter lasted 7 weeks. It was hard, too ambitious a goal, but I'm glad I tried.
Self-Mastery
Self-Sabotage: What Our Choices Say About Us
Do you find yourself thinking every day that this is what you want? This is it, where you are now, and where you want to be in life is here in this comfort zone. And you choose this because you prefer comfort and security over distress.
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168.2.1 | 2023_WK34 On Making Intentional Choices
The first attempt to send out a newsletter lasted 7 weeks. It was hard, too ambitious a goal, but I'm glad I tried.
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168.2.1 | 2023_WK33 On Acknowledging, Accepting, and Letting It Go
The first attempt to send out a newsletter lasted 7 weeks. It was hard, too ambitious a goal, but I'm glad I tried.
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168.5.2.1 | 2023_WK32 On Marking a Year of Thriving
The first attempt to send out a newsletter lasted 7 weeks. It was hard, too ambitious a goal, but I'm glad I tried.
Nurturing the Soul: Taking Self-Care To the Next Level
Quick note on how to enhance your emotional health, maintain balance, and live an intentional life when the day is gloomy.
I am the Mountain
Mountains are not the most remarkable things we conquer, but ourselves.
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