Some psychologists claim that aggression is an undesirable trait. At Wikipedia, aggression is defined as an “overt, often harmful, social interaction with the intention of inflicting damage or other unpleasantness upon another individual.” Assertiveness is acceptable, these … [Read more...] about Acquiring a Feel for Natural Aggression
psyche
Exposing the Roots of Emotional Suffering
If you like psychology, you’ve come to the right place. If you’re having a hard time with life, this is the website for you. The psychology here is profound. You won’t find anything else like it online. The knowledge is deep—and very liberating. As a psychotherapist, I’ve seen … [Read more...] about Exposing the Roots of Emotional Suffering
A Decisive Look at Indecision
Chronic indecision has got to be one of the most painful symptoms of inner conflict, turning sufferers into queasy question marks stooped in a wilted crouch. Okay, maybe that’s a bit graphic—but you get the point. I’ve written an earlier post on the subject (Indecisive No … [Read more...] about A Decisive Look at Indecision
The Two-Minute Inner Workout
I have refined the knowledge of depth psychology into seven principles. Reading these principles over on a daily basis—as a kind of two-minute inner workout—is highly recommended. These principles are boiled down to about 400 words, so it only takes a few minutes to slowly … [Read more...] about The Two-Minute Inner Workout
Releasing Inner Passivity
If your life’s no fun, you may be plagued by inner passivity. If you’re feeling stuck, unsettled, weak, trapped, overwhelmed, or anxious, you’re very likely under the influence of inner passivity. As a description of a basic, clinical condition, the term inner passivity is … [Read more...] about Releasing Inner Passivity