Thoughts From a Therapist
Fulfillment, Meaning & Philosophy
Fulfillment, meaning, enough, grief, and mortality, and the philosophy of living with questions that do not resolve.
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Why Are We So Afraid of Artificial Intelligence?
Are we afraid of artificial intelligence, or of what we have already done with our own? A therapist on projection, ecology, and the fear…
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Why Am I Disappointed Even When Things Are Good?
Why am I disappointed even when things are good? Expectations, efficiency, and fixation on flaws can pull attention away from what matters most.
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What If Hope Is Contagious Too?
As outrage and hopelessness spread through our culture, what if hope could spread too? We’ve become remarkably good at coordinating contempt. What happens when…
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What Is a Long-Term Relationship For?
Most of us know what we want from a relationship, but few of us stop to examine what a long-term partnership is actually for.…
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The Anxiety of Efficiency
A reflection on the paradox of rushing in order to relax, and how efficiency can sometimes reproduce the very anxiety we are trying to…
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The Realities of Rigid Identity
Rigid identity develops when beliefs become protective structures rather than flexible perspectives. Whether through victimhood, perfectionism, spiritual bypassing, or rigid religious and political identification,…
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The Question of Enough | Stimulation, Fulfillment, and the Physiology of Contentment
One pattern I see repeatedly — in my office and in my own life — is the question of enough. Not the familiar concern…
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The Fractal Field of Mental Health
The text outlines a fluid and dynamic model of mental health, emphasizing that it encompasses multiple interdependent dimensions: Individual, Relational, Embodied, Integrity, Dialectical, Engaged,…
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Do the Ends Justify the Means?
This content emphasizes the importance of aligning our actions with personal values while pursuing goals. It argues that compromising values can lead to internal…
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The Building Blocks of Emotional and Social Intelligence
The blog explores emotional and social intelligence, emphasizing their role in enhancing mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. It highlights essential capacities like empathy, self-awareness,…
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Anxiety as a Signal of Misalignment
Existential anxiety signals misalignment between our lives and core values. Rather than aiming to eliminate it, we should interpret anxiety as a message indicating…
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