Our Missing Role Models

“One of the best ways to elevate your character is to emulate worthy role models.” – Epictetus When I meet … More

An Existential Death-Blow to Narcissism: Defeating the Excessive Need to Feel Superior

Through ambition and greed, they rose. Through force and strength, they conquered. Through status and influence, they flourished. The great … More

The Need for Self-Compassion

The idea of self-esteem gained prominence in the 80’s; it was this great need to get children to feel good … More

The Toxicity of Self-Esteem

A Better Way to Love Ourselves Self-esteem has always been a prominent concept throughout our lives. We were taught that … More

Man’s Search for Intimacy (Revised and Extended Version)

Closeness and Intimacy In 1946, existential psychiatrist, Viktor Frankl, published a book which drastically altered the course of psychotherapy; he … 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

Cinderella Man – A Poem About Love’s Substitution with Glory

Striding down the hallway, with a championship in sight The boy enters the ring, to begin an arduous fight The … More

Trauma Recovery: Overcoming Your Past

This article explores how, despite the sorrow it brings, trauma engenders a rebirth, in which the victim becomes greater than ever before.

My Love for James Cagney: A Tribute to the Man Who Taught Me Authenticity and Compassion

When I think of authenticity, the first person that comes to mind is Jimmy Cagney. Eminent actor, director, and producer, … More

Meeting Bobby Kennedy

The following comprises a fictitious account of a meeting between Bobby Kennedy and me at The Ambassador Hotel, several hours before … More