At certain times in our life we often state, “I feel like I’m going crazy.” During these moments we certainly do not feel our usual or normal self, but what exactly does it mean ‘to be normal’? The Latin origins of the word normal, norma, means conforming to common or collective standards or what is […]
What does it mean to be self-aware?
Socrates stated that the “unexamined life was not worth living.” To examine one’s life is to look at, observe and scrutinize what goes on both outwardly and inwardly – what today we often call self-awareness. Self-awareness is the ability to look at and discern inner thoughts, feelings and beliefs. You could also say that self-awareness […]
A Path to Wholeness
Originally published Oceanside Star, January 20, 2011 We often hear the expression, ‘We are born whole.’ People strive to become ‘more whole’ and they ‘search for wholeness.’ But what exactly does being whole mean? A person is born with a balance of all the pairs of human qualities needed, and thus, is considered whole. Examples […]
Tending the Soul
Whether one calls it psyche, life-force, or essence, the soul is difficult to define. However, regardless of a precise definition, soul is generally agreed upon as the source of meaning in life. Perhaps one reason the soul is difficult to define is it does not originate from one’s usual process of thinking. Rather, the soul […]
It’s your unconscious speaking. Anyone listening?
The unconscious is a treasure-chest of wisdom. If you know the terms psyche, introvert, extrovert, synchronicity and archetypes, you are already familiar with Carl Jung’s work, which focuses on the unconscious. There is a huge movement to find one’s true calling, to heal past wounds and to raise one’s consciousness. And tapping into one’s unconscious […]
