A mulish stubbornness bedevils the social-political divide in America, intensifying the rancor that individuals and groups direct at each other. In its ugliest expression, stubbornness is a symptom of unrecognized psychological issues. These issues include ego-based … [Read more...] about Armed with Stubbornness, the Weak Go on the Warpath
Depth Psychology
How to Rescue Yourself from Suffering
Trying to access our inner life can feel like entering an underworld of dark, nonsensical obscurity. When we’re in emotional distress, how do we penetrate this darkness? How do we rescue ourselves from suffering and self-defeat? Whatever misery or ineptitude we’re … [Read more...] about How to Rescue Yourself from Suffering
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