There is no why to suffering, only a how. How did it affect you? How did it change your outlook, … More
Tag: Philosophy
Understanding Shame as the Source of Depression: How Learned Hopefulness Can Backfire
With great power comes great responsibility, the degree of which most of us can’t handle. Kennon Sheldon, one of the … More
The Importance of Choosing Your Values and Why You Often Feel Stuck
Existence precedes essence, and proceeds from it. Choosing one’s own way is the only conceivable purpose of being. Yet, through … More
Trapped in Neverland: Why Can’t I Make Decisions?
The passive observer attempts to keep all of his options in front of him. Emphasizing each of his decisions, his … More
A Therapist’s Approach to Helping You Learn to Accept Your Flaws
What do your flaws mean to you? In our sessions, therapists inquire about the underlying symbolism of our clients’ struggles. … More
Cultivating Both/And Thinking in Love: Can You Have Both Passion and Security?
People tend to believe that, at some point, they have to settle. To them, love is either fire and fury, … More
The Importance of Humility: Why You Don’t Need to Develop Self-Esteem
On an episode of our podcast (linked below), philosopher Mark White spoke with us about the superhero Thor, and the … More
Why I Abandoned Conspiracy Theorizing: A Review of Michael Shermer’s Conspiracy
“Lies require a receptive audience to carry them forward, as well as a culture to nourish them.” -Michael Shermer Conspiracy … More
The Entitled Martyr: How to Spot a Hidden Narcissist
Pathological narcissists are considered to be boastful, aggressive, and domineering, therefore easy to distinguish. Most of us believe that we … More
How Our Philosophies of Love Become Barriers to It
“If he loves me, he’ll love me unconditionally.” “If she loves me, she’ll want to become the best version of … More