What is Soul?
The phenomenon of the soul has always been a hot topic and curiosity for mankind. Since the time of ancient philosophers, we have thought deeply about what it means to be alive and the significance of the soul. As you read my posts, you may notice I often make reference to the soul. But just what is the soul, especially to a psychologist, more specifically, depth psychologists (clinicians who deal with your most profound Self)? In the field of psychology, soul is another word
Support Systems
Today, I planned on writing about a whole different topic for another category, but my iPhone froze and to make a long story short, I lost all the photos I wanted to use for the other post I had in mind. However, I was talking to my friend, author, Amy Garcia, and she suggested that I write about something everyday. So, here I am, writing about something that inspired me today. It's so easy for life and circumstances to get us down. As a psychologist, I've had patients ask me
Napa: If You Pour It, They Will Come
Napa is majestic! Even a tumultuous fire couldn’t ruin its beauty. While fires began north of Calistoga, the devastation failed to reach Napa’s main tourist areas, such as downtown, Yountville, or Oakville. It is in a serene and tranquil place where we were able to lodge called Carneros Resort and Inn. We were initially invited to attend a benefit for the Napa Valley Community Foundation Disaster and Relief Fund as they helped rebuild California’s most heralded wine country…a
We Are All Narcissus
Many years ago, when I first began my training in psychotherapy, one of my professors told the class, “I honestly think we are attracted to people who are the highest versions of ourselves.” From the moment she uttered those words, I began to examine the accuracy of her statement through my own experience and of others I knew or observed. According to Carl Jung, people unconsciously live a myth. Conversely, it can also be said that a myth lives within people - in their uncon
Bonkers
Yes, I know, I am entirely bonkers. Yesterday, I woke up, and as I looked outside my window, where my view was a forest of dreamy oak and sycamore trees, my first thought was, 'I miss living in The Valley.' The Valley, for all that don't know, is The San Fernando Valley, located in Los Angeles County. 'WHAT? The Valley? Where when it's hot, it's hotter than Hades and when it's cold, it feels like the Antarctic? And chaos runs rampant? ' Yes, The Valley. Most people would tell
American Beauty Realized
I took a hiatus for a while. I had some health issues during the winter months, but I'm back to cultivate more epicness. American Beauty is an awesome movie on so many levels. Did you understand the true message of the story? Let me remind you with a story from my own recent experience. About a month ago, my family physician reminded me that I had to have a mammogram exam. So, I made my appointment. The mammogram technician I worked with was genuinely kind, supportive, empath
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