Confessions of a Dreamer: The Weird Kid Within

When I was a kid, one of my teachers punished me for being weird; well, probably because my weirdness was … More

Transcending Death Terror Through Self-Actualization: A Follow-Up to Our Latest Podcast Episode

On the recent episode of Seize The Moment Podcast, Alen and I explored what it means to become self-actualized and … More

The Limits of Reason and, Thus, of Therapy

In order to protect ourselves from getting hurt, some of us fall into the trap of intellectualism. What I mean … More

Can We Learn to Make Ourselves Happy?: The Role Helicopter Parenting Plays in Stifling Our Growth

“Fortune sometimes favors villains and turns against good people. That’s why our happiness should depend on our own decisions, not … More

Signs of Unhealthy Love: When It’s Time to Leave

All of us have our moments of insecurity. You probably recall that time you cyber-stalked an ex after a breakup … More

Anxiety and Assertiveness: Why It’s Okay to Say No

“Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.” -Lao Tzu Why We Can’t Say No … More

Poverty and Mental Illness: How an Impoverished Childhood Almost Took Away My Life

Economic Justice For All “I believe that, as long as there is plenty, poverty is evil. Government belongs wherever evil … More

Why Am I So Jealous?: Exploring the Link Between Self-Esteem and the Intolerance of Uncertainty

Why Do I Need Certainty? Since the beginning of time, there have been two existential certainties: death and the uncertainty … More

Science and Pseudo-Science in Psychotherapy: How to Distinguish Fake Treatments and Why It’s Important to

Psychology’s Pseudo-Scientific History I’ve been hesitant to write this article for months because of the backlash that I know will … More

I Wonder If You Noticed – A Poem

I wonder if you noticed My stare when I first noticed you I wonder if you noticed Our hands lingering … More