The deeper the insight, the more we resist it. Like wild animals reacting to their reflection in a mirror, we are shocked to see an unknown self. Why are we shocked? In the mirror of self-knowledge, we see the extent of our self-deception—plus our unconscious pursuit of … [Read more...] about The Interplay of Neurosis and Democracy
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How We Spook, Spoof, and Gaslight Ourselves
I’ve just published my latest book, and it may be my best effort yet in exposing and explaining the hidden dynamics in our psyche that undermine our health and happiness. It’s titled, Exposed: The Psychological Source of Misery and Folly. This is indeed a bold name for a book, … [Read more...] about How We Spook, Spoof, and Gaslight Ourselves
Dare We See the Trump in Us?
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?
My Latest Book is Now Available
My latest book has just been published at Amazon. The e-book is available here and the paperback here. It’s titled: Who’s Afraid of Inner Truth: Dispatches from Our Psyche’s War Zone, and it’s a collection of the last three years of posts that have been published at this … [Read more...] about My Latest Book is Now Available
Follow Your Fantasies to Self-Awareness
“Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living,” said Dr. Seuss, whose children’s books have sold in the hundreds of millions. “It’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope … and that enables you to laugh at life’s realities.” Yes, fantasy is a wonderful, … [Read more...] about Follow Your Fantasies to Self-Awareness