William Styron’s little book, Darkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness, offers vivid depictions of the suffocating gloom that in 1985 stalked his descent into major depression. He is perhaps remembered as much for this 1990 book describing his meltdown into depression as for his … [Read more...] about A Novelist’s Quest to Unravel His Madness
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Say Goodbye to Your Regrets
“I don’t think I can ever let go of my regrets,” a new client sadly remarked. She was saying, indirectly, that she didn’t know how to live without her grief, sorrow, and self-recrimination. Regrets are precious to the dark side of our psyche. They’re used, as well, by our … [Read more...] about Say Goodbye to Your Regrets
Visions of Human Destiny
Life’s great purpose, as I see it, is to become wiser, more loving, and more attuned to truth and beauty. This process involves a merger with growing consciousness. Consciousness is an extraordinarily precious asset that we tend to take for granted. Of course, our … [Read more...] about Visions of Human Destiny
Stressed Out in America
The 134,000-member American Psychological Association recently published its annual report on stress. The report is trademarked: Stress in America™. Yet this official stamp of self-approval can’t hide the hollowness of the report. Millions of Americans are struggling to … [Read more...] about Stressed Out in America
Psychologists of the World, Go Deeper
Many psychologists are afraid of their own shadow. They’re unwilling to confront their dark side. They may be smart but they’re lacking in consciousness. How else can we explain the third-rate knowledge that the profession passes along to a suffering world. Psychological … [Read more...] about Psychologists of the World, Go Deeper