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
Hoarding: A Jungian Perspective
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To my knowledge Carl Jung never directly addressed the topic of hoarding. However, the following paragraph (in italics), which I have divided into parts in order to provide commentary, offers some thoughts relevant to the subject. [I suggest that the … Continue reading
Life is Courageous
A difficult struggle many people face involves finding the courage to really live and love again following the loss of someone or something dear to them. The death of a parent, spouse, child or close friend, the death of a … Continue reading
The Importance of Ego Strength
Ego strength is a psychological term referring to the ability to withstand psychological and emotional tension without regressing to less mature behaviors or attitudes. Basically, it is a measure of psychological resilience and flexibility, the capacity to deal with stress … Continue reading
When the Psyche Knocks, Let It In
In the song he popularized, Keep A-knockin, Little Richard sings of love spurned: Keep a-knockin’ but you can’t come in.Keep a-knockin’ but you can’t come in.Keep a-knockin’ but you can’t come in.Come back tomorrow night and try it again. Not … Continue reading
