You’re Going to Die, and, Yes, You’re Still Special

In my first blog post, I discussed death and how its acceptance can foster a better life. In this post, … More

Why Do I Need to Be Normal? (Revised Version)

“The most strongly enforced of all known taboos is the taboo against knowing who or what you really are behind the … More

In 1922, Hermann Hesse wrote a book that captivated a changing world. He told the tale of Siddhartha, a boy … More

Suicidal thoughts are multifaceted and can stem from a myriad of sources, but uniting all of them is the belief … More

I recently presented my blog, My Best Friend, Death, at a meetup of professional writers, and received a bunch of questions … More

The question of our time, or rather the question of all-time, is can I create meaning in my insignificance? Most … More

“Psychoanalysis is, in essence, a cure through love.” -Sigmund Freud in a letter to Carl Jung In a poignant and … More

Within each of you, somewhere hidden, is your best self calling. Her bells become louder with each passing year, as … More

Expensive cars, mansions, and boats he’s had To his children a stranger, even though they call him dad Influence and … More

In a post several months ago, I wrote a dedication, and a sort of homage, to my college mentor, and … More