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
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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
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