When I think of authenticity, the first person that comes to mind is Jimmy Cagney. George C. Scott once remarked … More
Tag: Wellness
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
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
How Can I Stop Feeling Worthless?: Learning How to Manage Your Self-Image
Beauty, status, intelligence, respect, and power: the aspects of life which we covet the most, but the aspects of life … More
Fostering Self-Acceptance: The Only One Who Can Control How You Feel about You is You
The fear of rejection is prevalent among many men, especially those living in New York City, particularly because men are … 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
Man’s Search for Intimacy
In 1946, existential psychiatrist, Viktor Frankl, published a book which drastically altered the course of psychotherapy; he titled it Man’s Search … More
Why Self-Esteem is Toxic: The Case for a Better Way to Love Yourself
Popular Writing: Why It’s Important to Bring Complex Ideas to the World of Ordinary People
Scientific illiteracy is one the most harrowing challenges of our time; on the one hand, the public is chastised for … More
