People are grieving and outraged, fearful and overwhelmed. Another American Revolution is underway, and now the enemy is us. The first revolution got rid of the monarchy; this time we need to dethrone our hidden hankering for subjugation. There exists in our psyche a … [Read more...] about Dare We See the Trump in Us?
Psyche
The Emotional Conflict Behind 50 Mental-Health Symptoms
What’s brewing inside us when we’re frequently feeling wrong or bad? How about if we’re feeling lonely, overwhelmed, jealous, anxious, or bitter? Or if we’re having difficulty getting our life in order and functioning at our best? It's time to stop blaming others or … [Read more...] about The Emotional Conflict Behind 50 Mental-Health Symptoms
A Toxic Inner Process Afflicts Humanity
People who compulsively compare themselves to others are up to psychological mischief, to say nothing of the hurt they inflict on others. Self-defeat is built into this mental and emotional processing. People are making themselves miserable, yet they don’t even begin to realize … [Read more...] about A Toxic Inner Process Afflicts Humanity
Another Visual Portrayal of Our Psyche’s Dynamics
Our body, mind, and psyche are fundamentals of our existence. Our body is visible to us and our mind is at our disposal. But our psyche tends to hide in the mist of our unconscious, like the hint of a person lurking in the background of a dream. When we don’t know basic … [Read more...] about Another Visual Portrayal of Our Psyche’s Dynamics
The Deeper Roots of Social Unrest
People are clashing angrily these days over abortion, gay marriage, gun control, immigration, economic injustice, policing practices, and health care. These are all issues we need to talk about, yet preferably not with malice and hatred. The negative emotionalism we’re seeing in … [Read more...] about The Deeper Roots of Social Unrest