Though the phenomenon of evil has, with few exceptions (see, for example, Jung, May, Milgram, Fromm, Frankl, Lifton, Peck, Becker, Diamond, Baumeister, and Zimbardo among many others) been for the most part... Read more »
“In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.”—Oscar Wilde There is a darkness within desire that haunts most people.... Read more »
“If you can solve your problem, then what is the need of worrying? If you cannot solve it, then what is the use of worrying?” ― Shantideva, 8th century C.E., Indian Buddhist... Read more »
General public surveys found that 90 percent say they trust science. Digging deeper, 40 percent of those same people surveyed say, “I only believe science that aligns with my personal beliefs.” While... Read more »
We can notice our subconscious guiding us in small, everyday ways: drawing our attention to a favorite book when we need inspiration, to our pet when we are becoming annoyed or impatient,... Read more »
There is an oft-quoted aphorism in the samurai tradition, which, loosely translated, intones “Fall down seven times, get up eight.” The Hagakure, from which the axiom is taken, is an often-misinterpreted treatise... Read more »
Emotional intelligence is the “it” factor. EI people are secure enough to handle their own flaws and continually evolve as a result. They look in the mirror instead of outsourcing all blame,... Read more »
Historically, early autism interventions were developed entirely by non-autistic professionals without consulting the individuals who would actually undergo the treatments. This missing perspective sparked a comprehensive systematic literature review to analyze how... Read more »
“What the hell are you doing?” my patient Dan screamed at his 4-year-old son, who was dressed in his wife’s floral apron and twirling a whisk. “I’m cooking, Daddy,” Bobby responded as... Read more »
For many autistic individuals, navigating school, work, and social spaces can feel like walking through a minefield. The persistent feeling of being misunderstood is often compounded by a heartbreaking reality: systemic and... Read more »