Many people are justifiably concerned that their way of life is permanently at risk from climate changes, war and pollution. The problem lies in the way we think. Humanity has misunderstood the nature of reality and is now facing the inevitable consequences of having ignored all the signs that indicated that a new way had to be found. If we are collectively to change how we think, there needs to be some way that explains all of our experiences and is reasonably satisfactory t…
Achieving True Happyness In Nine Easy Steps
Few movies have had the strength to move me to action. The Pursuit of HappYness is definitely the exception.
Lessons From Reality TV: A Peak Behind the Mask of Humanity
Find out what reality shows such as Survivor, Amazing Race, and The Apprentice have to teach us about each other and the nature of the human psyche.
Self Arising Impression And Judgement
When we interact with the world and others, are we really engaging the external environment or are we really just interacting with our thoughts and ourselves?
What is transpersonal psychology?
Transpersonal psychology is an integration of psychology and spirituality. It includes all realms of being human, including realms that go beyond words and perceptions.
Passion: Fire In Your Soul
Many people try to hold a raging fire within themselves, but it restlessly and relentlessly gnaws at their core. Some have tried to cover it up with alcohol, numb it with drugs, hide it with shopping, kids, work, or religion, or fuel it with sex. The Baby Boomers looked for eternal youth and to change the world. They thought they would never grow up, but they did. They thought they would change the world and they did.
The previous generation looked for the American Dream….
Why Pay for Counselling?
Our public health system has been failing to meet those needs and has been the subject of much debate and controversy over privatizing healthcare.
Why we Need to Take Risks
If you want to get ahead in life you have to take risks. Being the best always comes with the willingness to take chances and in one way or another, this is the same in every aspect of life.
Star Wars And Psychology: Embracing The Dark Side
A few evenings ago, some friends and I decided to watch the latest Star Wars film, Return of the Sith. This film got me thinking about a concept that is key to much of the hypnotherapy that I do, and is an excellent example of how not to lead ones life.
Much of what makes the Star Wars story so alluring is the puzzling change that occurs in Anakin Skywalker. How is it that a man can turn from supremely good to the embodiment of evil? Were led to love Anakin the Jedi and …
The Wisdom of Uncertainty
There is really only one certainty in life. Life is uncertain. We often live as though nothing will change, but it does. This continuous battle between wanting things to stay the same and finding that nothing does stay the same creates something inside us. This creation of constant change is a movement, a force of nature, and a guiding path.
What Can Herpes Support Groups Do For You?
The purpose of herpes support groups is to help you deal with the psychological aspect of herpes and provide information about treatments and research. People often write to me for support. They either feel ashamed, helpless, and dirty or just want the pain to go away. I do everything I can in my book Herpes Wise and on my website to tell people how to alleviate the physical pain, but Im fully aware that I cannot provide psychological pain relief to all of my readers. Thats…
Performance Anxiety
Beverly had suffered from anxiety most of her life. As a child, she slept poorly and often had nightmares. She bit her nails and would chew on the skin around her nails until they were raw and bleeding.