Fear
Fear can be a teacher. Exploring what we fear, and how we respond to it, can be extraordinarily rewarding. … Continue readingFear
Month: July 2015
Envy and jealousy
They’re two emotions we often mistake for one another, but they’re quite different. Envy, generally, is rooted in desire, while jealousy is rooted in fear. Each can be devastating though. … Continue readingEnvy and jealousy
Desire
What do you crave more – getting – the experience that comes the moment you get something you want – or having – the ongoing experience of possession? … Continue readingDesire
Anger
Many people think anger isn’t a “primary emotion,” that when we are angry, our anger serves to obscure our underlying fear, sadness, or other emotions. … Continue readingAnger
Apologies
The words “I’m sorry” often mask what we really feel, what we really are saying. … Continue readingApologies
Addiction
I tend to think of addiction not so much as an illness, or a disease, but rather, as a symptom, or even a solution, however imperfect and destructive, to a deep-seated pain. If you suffer from addiction, I’ll work with you not just to quit, but to understand the meaning of your addiction, the pain you use it to escape or avoid. … Continue readingAddiction
Sex
For many of us, there’s nothing harder – or more important – for us to talk about. … Continue readingSex
Willpower
I’m interested in the concept of willpower, in the idea that we might not be fully in control of our actions, and often wonder about just what it means when we lack the willpower to do, or to stop doing, something. … Continue readingWillpower