Do-Overs in Life
Did you ever read a “choose-your-own-adventure” book? Some genius started that genre long ago. I read some of these books with my son when he was young. Typically, you choose a course of behavior in a specific, dangerous situation. Then you read what the...
Mantras
Turn on, tune in, drop out. That was the mantra of a generation of young people fifty years ago. It led some individuals to enlightenment. It led others to ruin. The mantra means use psychedelic drugs, attend to your experience under the influence of the drugs, and...
The Value of Social Support
Psychologists believe in the power of social support to help people maintain physical and psychological health. Social support includes emotional or practical support. Emotional support might involve listening to a person and showing empathy and caring. Practical...
To Be or Not To Be?
Have you ever thought about killing yourself? I did once, briefly. I considered a permanent solution for a temporary problem. Shakespeare created the most memorable suicidal thoughts: “To be, or not to be? That is the question — Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to...
The Value of Thinking the Opposite of Your Negative Thoughts
We all have thoughts, positive or negative, that trigger strong emotions in us. For instance, many people have persistent thoughts that trouble them: I am going to die. I may get fired from my job. People are germy. I will never amount to anything. We also have...
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