Are You a Peace Builder? What does that even mean? There are those who label themselves as the peace maker of the family, for example, but what is their unconscious motivation for playing the role of peace maker? Are they really engaged in peace building or are their efforts to quell discontent motivated by discomfort […]
The overarching task right now is the reconciliation of the oldest wound of humanity, which is patriarchy. This wound manifests in very devious ways and once you get beyond the limiting notion that patriarchy is only about men and women, you’ll see that it underlies everywhere there's a power imbalance. Patriarchy is not as […]
Free to Be You and Me How often do you feel free to be the real you? Do you even know what it looks and feels like to walk around being the real you? Are you so used to shape shifting from one persona to another to meet the expectations of all the different roles […]
Connecting More Deeply with What's Around You. Pick up an object in your house, something you can hold in your hands. What is the first thing you notice about the object? Maybe it's a beautiful color, an interesting texture, or maybe it has a meaningful engraving. Now, close your eyes and allow your other senses […]
Have you ever gone back to the theater to see the same movie multiple times? Is there a TV series that you’ve watched over and over? Your Soul speaks through your unconscious, grabbing onto images in movies, and TV shows to get your attention. Exploring those images is similar to that of exploring the meaning […]
I had one of my writer friends back for a third chat on Dose of Depth podcast. I met JD Edwin, author of the Headspace series at The Write Practice, an amazing online program and community. We were catching up recently, and I was intrigued by JD’s admitted growing self-awareness about the connection between her creative […]
I don’t know where the moon is in its monthly cycle, but this is turning into an interesting week. Of course, it all started with a dream: Rob Thomas, the lead singer of Matchbox Twenty and I are in a car. He’s driving, and we’re listening to his song, Someday. I say, “I […]
Enjoy another valuable contribution by my colleague, a frequent guest on Dose of Depth Podcast. This one is a little heavier, but I know you’re up for it. We all need to understand the psychology of radicalization in a time when the underlying threat of fascism that has always been present in America has infected […]
C.G. Jung, one of the founders of depth psychology, believed strongly that effective therapy was indicated by the transformation of both the patient and therapist. My approach to working with clients begins with the humble knowledge that I am presented with the people and situations that when explored ensure mutual transformation. I am more of […]
This post accompanies my new episode on Dose of Depth Podcast where I have a chat with Johnny Price, a poet, philosopher, sage and seeker of truth. I hope to inspire you to activate your inner philosopher because the world needs your reflections about the meaning of your life within the context of all the […]
