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

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

For All of the Deep-Feelers and Those Who Fear Judgment

For some, the ability to experience intense emotions is a blessing, a type of trophy that they can hoist to … More

The Happiness We Miss While Chasing It

What Will Make Me Happy? When I was in my teens, I believed romantic love to be the answer. When … More

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

Changing Toxic Personality Traits

How We Perceive Our Selves Most people tend to think of personalities as static, core selves, tiny beings sitting at … More

The Toxicity of Self-Esteem: Why It Never Works

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

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