“Comparison is the thief of joy.” -Theodore Roosevelt We find ourselves isolated in a highly connected world. This oxymoron expresses … More
Tag: Depression
Determined by My Past: How We Can Stop Trauma From Ruining Our Lives
How Defenses Shield Us From Harm All of us use psychological defenses; they protect us from unbearable truths about ourselves, … More
A Slave to My Self-Destruction: The Role Self-Esteem Plays in Our Toxic Behaviors
“Many people suffer from the fear of finding oneself alone, and so they don’t find themselves at all.” -Rollo May … More
To Hell and Back: My Journey Through Therapy
The following article was originally written for a blogger named The Bipolar Writer. This version is an extension of the original, … More
Stressed In The U.S. With Special Guest Meg Van Deusen, PhD|EP.30 — O4L Online Network
On episode 30, we welcome clinical psychologist Dr. Meg Van Deusen to discuss the widespread increase in anxiety and tech … More
Judgment is Ignorance: How You Can Know So Much and Still Be Stupid
I think I can safely admit that, at times, I am a moron, and I sincerely mean that. Although my … More
Searching for Love in the Shadowlands
“The pain now is part of the happiness then; that’s the deal.” -C.S. Lewis Around this time last year, I … More
Is Romantic Love Ever Worth the Risk of Heartache?: A Psychological Perspective
Amazingly, I’ve been blessed with the combination of idealism and pessimism. At one end, I fantasize about what the world, … More
Cinderella Man – A Poem about Love’s Substitution with Glory
Cinderella Man Striding down the hallway, with a championship in sight The boy enters the ring, to begin an arduous … More
Shame and Guilt: Necessities for Character; Catalysts for Change
Character is founded on honesty, humility, agreeableness, helpfulness, assertiveness, courage, resilience, and regret.
