Every day there is a battle being waged inside of you. The struggle to realize your authentic Self. What you genuinely are is pitted against what you were never meant to be. You probably can’t even recall when this clash began. Most likely whenever you were first rewarded for being something that you’re not. The… Continue reading The Beauty of Authenticity
Musings
The Dark Side of People Pleasing
Have you ever said yes when you really wanted to say no? If not, good for you. If so, you’re not alone. Everybody’s doing it these days. What in the world could compel someone to act contrary to their own wishes? I’ll tell you what: people pleasing. People pleasing occurs when a person puts everyone… Continue reading The Dark Side of People Pleasing
Walk and Talk Therapy
The counseling process is all about becoming un-stuck and creating movement in parts of your self that have become stagnant. It’s also focused on making connections and gaining the inspiration needed to realize your authentic self. This can certainly be accomplished while sitting down in an enclosed area though it doesn’t have to be. Sometimes getting out… Continue reading Walk and Talk Therapy
Dreams and Growth
Dreaming is an art. It is the art by which nature attempts to re-establish wholeness between your conscious and unconscious minds. Dreams do not intend to be deceptive or even elusive. They are imaginal messengers from your innermost psyche that speak in the only language they know; symbol and metaphor. Taking the time to understand… Continue reading Dreams and Growth
The Father of American Psychology
William James was the first American psychologist. He has been quoted as saying that “the first psychology class I ever attended was the one I taught.” This course was offered at Harvard University in 1875 and it began the study of psychology in America. William strove to understand human consciousness as a whole; he did… Continue reading The Father of American Psychology
Always Dreaming
The human psyche is always dreaming. Nature has endowed us with an unconscious mind that perpetually produces streams of images which lie just below the surface of conscious awareness. The unconscious is continually active and never completely turns off. When we sleep, the ego relinquishes control of the mind and allows itself to be submerged… Continue reading Always Dreaming
Understanding Co-Dependency
Co-dependency can develop in almost any form of relationship. Oftentimes it is prevalent with friends, families and partners of people struggling with addiction. It is also regularly seen in those close to someone who has a narcissistic personality. Whenever someone completely neglects their own needs in order to take care of another there is a… Continue reading Understanding Co-Dependency
On the Importance of Soul-work
Despite the vast technological knowledge our culture possesses we continue to remain a mystery to ourselves. In the realm of the psyche it is tempting, when faced with painful and inscrutable experiences, to try to eliminate or solve the problems as quickly as possible and “move on with our lives.” Whereas this course of action… Continue reading On the Importance of Soul-work
Temple of the Tenth Muse
My calls to Clio are going straight to voicemail. Erato won’t respond to my texts. Calliope? Don’t even ask. That’s why I’m visiting the Temple of the Tenth Muse. Espresso has almost never let me down. I have come to this sacred space with a question: “Where does inspiration come from?” I don’t really know.… Continue reading Temple of the Tenth Muse
Medication Madness
Children are being polluted. Not only by toxic chemicals in the air but also by toxic chemicals given to them by adults. Every day children are told that they have to take medications to treat disorders such as ADHD and Bi-Polar. Both of these disorders are highly over-diagnosed and subsequently over-medicated in children ranging from the age of 3… Continue reading Medication Madness