Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life
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05/16/2012 Gracefully Wrong ![]() In the search for what makes change possible, I've found that being comfortable with mistakes is key to correcting them. Read more at this website... 05/15/2012 The Universe: An Infinity of Questions ![]() Questions about creation and the nature of the universe have always fascinated people -- they amaze and inspire us, as we continue to discover more about our origins. Read more at this website... 05/14/2012 Reflections on the Mothering Experience ![]() Mother's Day has turned into a commercial bonanza lauding the work of mothers. Instead of focusing on the chores mothers do, we need to emphasize the mothering experience and how it can bring about fundamental change. Read more at this website... 05/08/2012 The ‘Clock Time’ Trap ![]() What happens when we use time as a proxy for experience? We're very likely to fool others -- and ourselves. Read more at this website... 05/07/2012 Changing Attitudes Toward Work ![]() Perhaps we should re-examine our relationship toward work, since this aspect of our lives relates closely to mental and emotional health, and not just to our standard of living. Read more at this website... 05/01/2012 ‘Glee’-ful Conversations With Our Children About Diversity ![]() The television show Glee does something radical in how they depict the diversity of their characters. As such, parents can use this show as a way to connect and communicate with their kids about difficult subjects. Read more at this website... 04/30/2012 How Far Can You Trust Psychology Research? ![]() When the popular media reports psychological research, how can we know if the findings are accurate and apply to our lives? Read more at this website... 04/25/2012 What Your Therapist Can’t Do ![]() There's a mystique surrounding therapists that is hard to appreciate until you become one. Here, for the record, is my account of what clients desire, that therapists cannot provide. Read more at this website... 04/24/2012 Three Tests of Character: Adversity, Temptation, and Power ![]() Throughout life, we are confronted with tests of character. Each one brings the task and opportunity to survive and become stronger. At these times, faith can help us toward becoming the person we want to be. Read more at this website... 04/23/2012 Playing the Mother Card: Why We Need a Winning Hand ![]() National discussions about mothering seem to crop up during presidential campaigns, so it is time now to analyze honestly what these rare discussions say about our values. Read more at this website... |









