Developing Vision: How Our Fear of Introspection Prevents Us from Thriving

People often ask why they aren’t successful, wondering about the trait they’re missing, that others seemingly possess. And for most … More

The Orchid that Grew from Concrete: What It’s Like to Be a Highly Sensitive Kid

Our culture demands conformity. As much as most of us hate to admit it, living in the U.S. especially, we … More

My Lessons in Loss: How Grief Taught Me Grace

The following article is a guest post from Victoria St. Fleur. About three years ago, I was asked to share … More

As Above, So Below: How Our Friendships Reveal the Ways We See Ourselves

‘As above, so below’ is an adage often attributed to ancient Egyptian philosophy; it means that the micro-universe, our world, … More

The False Beliefs of the Grass is Greener Syndrome: Why Settling Can Be Good for You

On the episode “Mind and the Matter” of The Twilight Zone, the protagonist, Archibald Beechcrot, a misanthrope, wills humanity’s disappearance. … More

Professional Wrestling and Identity: How the Popularity of Stone Cold Steve Austin Revealed Our Hidden Desires

“I need the old Stone Cold; I need the beer-swilling, foul-mouthed, S.O.B.!” -Vince McMahon in a promo begging Steve Austin … More

Why Does Therapy Take So Long?: Examining the Difficulty of Overcoming Unhealthy Habits of Thinking

In the documentary Most Likely to Succeed, which follows several high-achieving, college students throughout their collegiate careers, Peter, the brilliant … More