“Many people suffer from the fear of finding oneself alone, and so they don’t find themselves at all.” -Rollo May … More
Tag: Existentialism
Searching for Meaning in a Sea of Insignificance
The question of our time, or rather the question of all-time, is can I create meaning in my insignificance? Most … More
Our Deep Sense of Entitlement: Do We Prevent Ourselves From Succeeding?
How Important Am I? They tend to call millennials the entitled generation, noting how they (we) always want something for … More
Freedom to Change: Examining the Extreme Perspectives of Mental Illness
Existential therapists frequently encounter the ultimate questions of freedom and change, deliberating on how much of each is actually possible. … More
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
Walking in Your Footsteps: My Gratitude to Irv Yalom
In a post several months ago, I wrote a dedication, and a sort of homage, to my college mentor, and … More
Love in Therapy
“Psychoanalysis is, in essence, a cure through love.” -Sigmund Freud in a letter to Carl Jung In a poignant and … More
My Best Friend Death
Within each of you, somewhere hidden, is your best self calling. Her bells become louder with each passing year, as … 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
Choosing Life Over Death: Overcoming My Suicidal Thinking
Suicidal thoughts are multifaceted and can stem from a myriad of sources, but uniting all of them is the belief … More
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