There is a growing hunger in the world, a hunger not of the body but of the soul. Materially satisfied but spiritually starved, more and more people hunger for a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in life. We want … Continue reading
The Coronavirus as Psychopath
A 30-year-old man dreamed:I was hanging out or planning to hang out with Gary Gulman (comedian). I was at the store looking for a Tombstone frozen pizza. I reached into the freezer and tried to find one that was cold … Continue reading
Healing is a Journey Into the Unknown
Sharing his observations on where people in tribal societies look to find their healers, Carl Jung writes:What happens regularly is easily observed because we are prepared for it. Knowledge and skill are only needed in situations where the course of … Continue reading
Take It to the Crowd
Chorus: You have a voice that longs to be set free.Take it to the crowd, take it to the crowd, take it to the crowd…set it free! Long is the journey, life will not be hurried.Into the dark depths the … Continue reading
Where the Red-Winged Blackbird Sings
She could be sweet, she could be cruel, she sure played me for a fool.She ran hot and she ran cold, and to her I sold my soul. We stood there in the moonlight, and I held her oh so … Continue reading
A Divine Drama Plays Through Us
Watching a military battle scene re-enactment recently, I pondered what it is that allows soldiers to knowingly run into the direct fire of the enemy, fully aware that they will almost certainly be killed? Closer to home, what moves a … Continue reading
Completing the Tapestry of Your Life
“I think my late 70’s would be a good time to die,” she said and then reasoned, “In your 70’s your health is usually still good, and your mind as well. By 80 your quality of life usually drops off, … Continue reading
Face Your Inner Racist
Through protest and social media you made your standpoint known,And you imagine that you’ve done something…not much, it will be shown. You’ve hopped aboard that big cruise ship that everyone says is rad,And you’ll deny with all your heart you … Continue reading
Malignant Egocentricity
Malignant egocentricity is a term that aptly describes the psychology of many dictators, dictator wannabes, and sometimes even people like you and me. In order to understand this term, it is important to have some understanding of the structure and … Continue reading
Return of the Pharisees
You say you praise the life of Jesus, yet o’er his grave your ego trods.Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s. If man’s law says keep your distance that you might save a neighbor’s life,Are … Continue reading
Of Freud, Jung and the Law
The perspective that the law and religious precepts arise solely from and primarily serve the interests of those in power (e.g., the government or church) is very much in line with Sigmund Freud’s conception of the personality. To clarify, let’s … Continue reading