“Sit there and smile” and “Never contradict your father” are statements we may have been told in the name of good manners. We learn very early about what is acceptable in family and social settings. We sit up straight, suppress our tears and laughter, and consciously decide, “I better not say that.” Decades later, these […]
The Public You is a Compromise – The Persona
Oceanside Star February 24, 2011 The actor Claire Danes recently stated, “The life of my persona has nothing to do with me.” In Latin, persona originally meant a mask worn by actors to indicate the role they played. Carl Jung used the term persona to represent the ‘I’ that one presents to society. It is […]
The Honeymoon is Over … Now what?
Oceanside News, Thursday February 17, 2011 Falling in love is often referred to as the honeymoon stage in a relationship. However, as most of us know, this stage does not last forever. During the falling in love stage we often daydream about how much better life will be with our new partner. One may even […]
Head over heels: The chemistry of falling in love
Oceanside Star, Published: Thursday, February 10, 2011 When Charles proposed to Lady Diana Spencer, he was asked, “Are you in love.” He replied, “Yes, whatever that means.” Thirty eventful years have passed since this proposal and perhaps today Charles could better answer the question. Romantic or passionate love is the love associated with the early phases […]
Being Environmentally Conscious: A Great Lesson in Self-Awareness
Being environmentally or socially conscious is often difficult. For example, as one contemplates throwing an empty cardboard toilet-paper roll into the bathroom trash container, there may be a fleeting thought of walking the roll to the kitchen recycling area or even placing it on the vanity counter to move later. The thought leaves and into […]
Connection with your Dreams
Originally published, Oceanside Star, January 27, 2011 According to Carl Jung, “The dream is a little hidden door in the innermost and most secret recesses of the psyche.” Dreams are one way in which the Self or soul sends unconscious material to our awareness. They symbolically show you previously unknown qualities that need enhancing or […]
