We struggle to understand the mind of mass killers. Their evil actions blast away at the moorings of civilization and blacken the soul of humanity. One of these acts of violence was investigated this month in The New Yorker magazine. The article, written by author and … [Read more...] about A Deadly Case of Inner Conflict
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A Chaos Theory of the Mind
As adults, we like to think we’ve put away most childish things. But infantile and childish ways of experiencing ourselves and life linger in our unconscious mind. That baby in the adult’s psyche can be highly mischievous and harmful, producing chaotic reactions. Early … [Read more...] about A Chaos Theory of the Mind
Rebutting 9/11 Conspiracy Beliefs
More than ever, we need to discern what’s real and true about the events and circumstances of modern life. Unresolved emotions can clutter our mind, obstructing access to objectivity and wisdom. This is happening with 9/11 conspiracy buffs, many of whom believe that powerful … [Read more...] about Rebutting 9/11 Conspiracy Beliefs
The Mysterious Allure of Kinky Sex
Sadomasochistic consensual sex play may be gaining some acceptance as a socially or culturally sanctioned sexual orientation. The New York Times reports in a featured story, “A Hush-Hush Topic No More,” that a significant effort is underway in the United States and Canada to … [Read more...] about The Mysterious Allure of Kinky Sex
Men’s Resistance to Women’s Empowerment
A lack of fairness and justice still handicaps women, and the causes for such discrimination run deep into the recesses of the human psyche. Humanity can only progress to the degree that women do. So we need to root out some of the primitive elements of this … [Read more...] about Men’s Resistance to Women’s Empowerment