Satya Robyn
@satyarobyn.bsky.social
Recovering striveaholic, going gently at https://satyarobyn.substack.com.
Writer, Buddhist teacher, Internal Family Systems psychotherapist, eco-activist.
Loves words, dogs & good chocolate. She/her.
Writer, Buddhist teacher, Internal Family Systems psychotherapist, eco-activist.
Loves words, dogs & good chocolate. She/her.
I'm offering an online session to the Quaker organisation Woodbrooke - looking forward to it!
Great news! In August @satyarobyn.bsky.social is leading a session at @woodbrooke.bsky.social. Friends will have the opportunity to learn about the rich links between the Japanese Buddhist teacher Shinran & the American Queker mystic Thomas R. Kelly. www.woodbrooke.org.uk/courses/a-me...
A Meeting of Quaker and Buddhist Mystics - Woodbrooke
In the session Friends will have an opportunity to reflect on their own limits, and the abiding human need for an experience of loving transcendence.
www.woodbrooke.org.uk
April 29, 2025 at 9:59 AM
I'm offering an online session to the Quaker organisation Woodbrooke - looking forward to it!
Which short delicious mindfulness practice will you choose for Mindful May?
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🌼 A Mouth-Watering Mindfulness Menu
Choose a daily mindful practice & join us for Mindful May
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April 29, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Which short delicious mindfulness practice will you choose for Mindful May?
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This protects nothing and harms so many.
The UK Supreme Court has unanimously decided that the definition of sex under the Equality Act 2010 refers solely to biological sex, and does not include people with a Gender Recognition Certificate.
April 16, 2025 at 10:55 AM
This protects nothing and harms so many.
A shitty day for trans folk in the UK. I can't help feel that the Guardian are celebrating alongside gender critical women.
www.theguardian.com/law/live/202...
www.theguardian.com/law/live/202...
UK supreme court ruling on legal definition of woman ‘brings clarity and confidence’, says government – live
Judges say definition of women and sex in Equality Act 2010 act refers to biological women and biological sex
www.theguardian.com
April 16, 2025 at 11:46 AM
A shitty day for trans folk in the UK. I can't help feel that the Guardian are celebrating alongside gender critical women.
www.theguardian.com/law/live/202...
www.theguardian.com/law/live/202...
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And here's the talk that @satyarobyn.bsky.social and I gave this morning as part of our retreat
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#buddhism #buddha
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#buddhism #buddha
The Thread You Follow
YouTube video by Bright Earth
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April 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
And here's the talk that @satyarobyn.bsky.social and I gave this morning as part of our retreat
youtu.be/Qt_dB-IYaNI?...
#buddhism #buddha
youtu.be/Qt_dB-IYaNI?...
#buddhism #buddha
“The enemy is the oligarchy.”
A fresh take on the climate movement (and where it’s going) from two lovely brains.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGzU...
A fresh take on the climate movement (and where it’s going) from two lovely brains.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGzU...
What should we do next? | XRUK
YouTube video by Extinction Rebellion (XR) UK
www.youtube.com
April 15, 2025 at 9:15 AM
“The enemy is the oligarchy.”
A fresh take on the climate movement (and where it’s going) from two lovely brains.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGzU...
A fresh take on the climate movement (and where it’s going) from two lovely brains.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGzU...
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To the world:
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
April 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM
To the world:
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
Amazing 🥰
Wow! Updated estimates now put turnout at 2.3 million — and we’re still waiting on reports from coalition members in other areas, with some events yet to begin! If you’re free, come out and join us. Over 1,400 events are planned across the country.
April 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Amazing 🥰
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Wow! Updated estimates now put turnout at 2.3 million — and we’re still waiting on reports from coalition members in other areas, with some events yet to begin! If you’re free, come out and join us. Over 1,400 events are planned across the country.
April 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Wow! Updated estimates now put turnout at 2.3 million — and we’re still waiting on reports from coalition members in other areas, with some events yet to begin! If you’re free, come out and join us. Over 1,400 events are planned across the country.
Can you enjoy this?
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Can I Enjoy This?
Try out this four word question for yourself
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April 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Can you enjoy this?
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Made me chuckle...
By Jonathan Lee.
By Jonathan Lee.
April 4, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Made me chuckle...
By Jonathan Lee.
By Jonathan Lee.
Ralph managed to snag a WHOLE DRESSING GOWN this morning.
He's delighted.
He's delighted.
April 2, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Ralph managed to snag a WHOLE DRESSING GOWN this morning.
He's delighted.
He's delighted.
Can you enjoy this?
Can I Enjoy This?
Try out this four word question for yourself
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April 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Can you enjoy this?
My favourite flower.
April 1, 2025 at 8:38 PM
My favourite flower.
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Four Commonplace Truths
1. No situation is impossible to change.
2. A communal vision, outstanding strategy, and sustained effort can bring forth positive change.
3. Everyone can help make a difference.
4. No one is free of responsibility.
h/t Kazuaki Tanahashi and @upaya.bsky.social
1. No situation is impossible to change.
2. A communal vision, outstanding strategy, and sustained effort can bring forth positive change.
3. Everyone can help make a difference.
4. No one is free of responsibility.
h/t Kazuaki Tanahashi and @upaya.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Four Commonplace Truths
1. No situation is impossible to change.
2. A communal vision, outstanding strategy, and sustained effort can bring forth positive change.
3. Everyone can help make a difference.
4. No one is free of responsibility.
h/t Kazuaki Tanahashi and @upaya.bsky.social
1. No situation is impossible to change.
2. A communal vision, outstanding strategy, and sustained effort can bring forth positive change.
3. Everyone can help make a difference.
4. No one is free of responsibility.
h/t Kazuaki Tanahashi and @upaya.bsky.social
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what booker is doing right now is an example of what i mean when i say things like “we need more ambition right now.” there is room in american politics right now for people with ambition to take big stands and reap the rewards. he’s doing it!
April 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
what booker is doing right now is an example of what i mean when i say things like “we need more ambition right now.” there is room in american politics right now for people with ambition to take big stands and reap the rewards. he’s doing it!
How can I or anyone talk about anything other than the violent erosion of democracy?
Also. The sun has just risen, dragging gorgeous oranges and pinks with it.
It is an art, to hold these two things without losing touch with either of them.
We will need to practice it.
Go gently.
Also. The sun has just risen, dragging gorgeous oranges and pinks with it.
It is an art, to hold these two things without losing touch with either of them.
We will need to practice it.
Go gently.
March 5, 2025 at 8:32 AM
How can I or anyone talk about anything other than the violent erosion of democracy?
Also. The sun has just risen, dragging gorgeous oranges and pinks with it.
It is an art, to hold these two things without losing touch with either of them.
We will need to practice it.
Go gently.
Also. The sun has just risen, dragging gorgeous oranges and pinks with it.
It is an art, to hold these two things without losing touch with either of them.
We will need to practice it.
Go gently.
The mistake I used to make as a therapist, and how I stopped making it...
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Why I Was A Bad Therapist
And what helped me to get great
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February 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The mistake I used to make as a therapist, and how I stopped making it...
satyarobyn.substack.com/p/why-i-was-...
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"Burnout is an expression of late-stage capitalism. Burnout is not a failure of our self-care routines."
~ Jennifer Mullan
~ Jennifer Mullan
February 16, 2025 at 8:53 PM
"Burnout is an expression of late-stage capitalism. Burnout is not a failure of our self-care routines."
~ Jennifer Mullan
~ Jennifer Mullan
Aiko has just spent some time licking every molecule of peanut butter from her empty licky-mat.
Dogs have so much to teach us, eh? 🐾
Dogs have so much to teach us, eh? 🐾
February 16, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Aiko has just spent some time licking every molecule of peanut butter from her empty licky-mat.
Dogs have so much to teach us, eh? 🐾
Dogs have so much to teach us, eh? 🐾
🏡 Super-delighted to have accepted an offer on our house yesterday and had an offer accepted on a house in Malvern Wells today. It's got a big garden and beautiful views from the rooms that will be our offices... May this time round continue as smoothly and happily as it has began. 😊🏡
February 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🏡 Super-delighted to have accepted an offer on our house yesterday and had an offer accepted on a house in Malvern Wells today. It's got a big garden and beautiful views from the rooms that will be our offices... May this time round continue as smoothly and happily as it has began. 😊🏡
I have a couple of rare spaces for new psychotherapy clients - more information here: www.satyarobyn.com/therapy/
Therapy
Update Feb ’25: I currently have a space for two new therapy clients, do get in touch to see what times are possible. I also have space for supervisees. You can also find other IFS therapists…
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February 6, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I have a couple of rare spaces for new psychotherapy clients - more information here: www.satyarobyn.com/therapy/
Me & Ralph 🐾
"Once we recognize our layers of self-protection, we have the opportunity to remember that while we are limited beings, we have access to unlimited love." — Satya Robyn #DailyDharma
On Wanting to Sound Good
How my dog checked my ego
buff.ly
February 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Me & Ralph 🐾
Loving Anna Przy's new book. A squeezy hug in paper form.
February 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Loving Anna Przy's new book. A squeezy hug in paper form.