I’ve been rereading Yuval Harari’s book, Sapiens, which explores the transformation of our species — Homo sapiens — from a ordinary mammal somewhere in the middle of the food chain into a dominant life form that has split the atom, walked on the moon, and changed the face of the planet.
Animals, much-like today’s humans, first appeared 2.5 million years ago. At that time, there was nothing special about them.… Read More »
A few weeks ago, we hosted the retreat in Vermont. Eight wonderful people showed up — a wonderful group — and several were therapists, some very well-known and successful in their fields. As people introduced themselves — their stories about who they were, their intentions and what they wanted to work on in this retreat… and as they responded to each other — there was a lot of talk on… Read More »
Some Thoughts on Self-Love …
“If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make a change.” ~ Michael Jackson…
You’ve probably all heard a saying that goes something like, “You’ll never really be able to love someone unless you’ve learned to love yourself first.” Well, OK… that sounds great, but that doesn’t answer the question of exactly how one goes… Read More »
In the world of daily consensual reality, the term “altered state” seems threatening to many, a dangerous, unstable condition possibly induced by drugs or some untethered consciousness behind the frightening unpredictability of the mentally ill. This is the common usage, but it’s inaccurate or at best inadequate. If something is “altered,” we have to ask, “from what?” And if we are talking about the mind, consciousness, or forms of perception,… Read More »
Recently, Michael Pollan’s new book, “How to Change Your Mind,” has provoked a flurry of interest across the country, with articles in the New Yorker, interviews on Fresh Air, and podcasts with Tim Ferris and others. In it, he reports on some new research with psychedelics, including their use in healing PTSD, anxiety, and addiction.
The implications for the mental health field are rich and promising, but his explanation of… Read More »
