I’ve just published a book of poetry, and the 50 poems in the collection flow with rhythm and rhyme, all to purge the inner strife that so many people endure. (Two of the poems can be read at the end of this post.) Since the 1980s, my writing has focused on helping people … [Read more...] about My New Book (of Poetry!) Is Versed in Depth Psychology
Finding in Self the Richness of Being
I suspect we’re all on a treasure hunt. The treasure we’re looking for is our better self, or authentic self, or True Self. Lots of people get waylaid, and they go looking for treasures of lesser importance. In our searching, higher aspirants look for knowledge, truth, and … [Read more...] about Finding in Self the Richness of Being
Sports Fans and Their Discontents
The Superbowl is done for another year. With other sports to watch, fans have plenty of other opportunities to grieve over their favorite team’s losses. That’s the thing—fans who agonize over their team’s defeats are getting into emotional mischief. I’m not picking on … [Read more...] about Sports Fans and Their Discontents
Two Terrible Voices in Your Head
Back in the old days, my inner voices could have drowned out a rock concert. Things quieted down when I became more insightful about inner conflict and the operating modes of the two primary conflicting voices. One of the voices is critical of oneself, while the other is … [Read more...] about Two Terrible Voices in Your Head
Why People Support Donald Trump
I watched MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow show this past Monday, and I was frustrated. She’s brilliant and patriotic, but like journalists everywhere she tends to see people and world events somewhat superficially. I’ll explain why. Ms. Maddow was bemoaning the fact that so many … [Read more...] about Why People Support Donald Trump