When I think of authenticity, the first person that comes to mind is Jimmy Cagney. George C. Scott once remarked … More
Tag: Self-Help
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
Me vs Me – A Poem About My Internal Struggle of Opposites
The eternal struggle resides Within a place deep down inside Two characters at odds, with much to say One, and … More
Living in My Imagination: How Trauma Fosters an Unquenchable Desire for Idealized Love
Throughout our quests for the perfect mate, we frequently find ourselves fantasizing about what that mate would be like: we … More
Cinderella Man – A Poem About What Happens When Love is Pushed Away
Striding down the hallway, with a championship in sight The boy enters the ring, to begin an arduous fight The … More
Dear Men, Vulnerability is Necessary for Your Mental Health
Most of us were saddened this past week to hear the news of Anthony Bourdain’s passing, not only because he … More
A Thought Experiment to Deal With Jealousy
In a highly competitive environment, we tend to struggle with self-esteem. We compare ourselves to one another, fostering resentment and … More
My Most Profound Revelation – How I Was Contributing to Maintaining My Depression
For those of you reading this post, I want you to know that it isn’t empirical, being based purely on … More
My Best Friend, Death
The horror film industry is based on the notion of death as something terrifying, even gruesome, a monster to be … More
The Toxicity of Both Positive and Negative Thinking
A prominent theme in pop psychology is the notion of positive thinking and its purported health benefits. We’re told that … More
