Forever an Imposter and Okay With It

Facing the Imposter Within Even if you don’t know what imposter syndrome is, there’s a good chance you have it. … More

Self-Acceptance and Self-Improvement: Figuring Out What to Throw Away and What to Keep

Most of us struggle, to one degree or another, with accepting ourselves. So, we do one of three things: We … More

Our Missing Role Models

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

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

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

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

Becoming One’s Own Mother and Father: The Difficulty of Growing Up

The most challenging aspect of individuation, of growing up, is the groundlessness breadth our feet, the fact that the universe, … 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

The Need for Self-Compassion (Revised)

Self-Esteem vs Self-Compassion The idea of self-esteem gained prominence in the 80’s. It encompassed a great need to get children … More