Just as the Corybantian worshippers do not dance when in their senses, so the lyric poets do not write those fine songs in their senses, but when they have started on the melody and rhythm they begin to be frantic, and it is under possession […] that the soul of the lyric poets does the…
Emotional growth means growing in our emotional abilities. This means not only getting better at managing our emotions, but also in the ability to evoke emotions of our choice. We do not have complete control over our emotions. If we did, we’d all decide to be happy, and live happily ever after. But we do…
Raw emotions are those emotions that hit us right in the gut, in the immediate aftermath of some consequential event. These raw emotions usually leave us feeling that we need to do something, while not being sure what exactly what we could be doing. In other words, raw emotions are intense feelings inside us that…
No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. John Donne (1624) The importance of a support system is beautifully expressed in the quote above. This famous saying — no man is an island — describes the inter-connectedness of the human experience. Nobody…
Realistic goals are a powerful thing. For many years, I overlooked the value of a good goal. They seemed hokey and destined for failure. More than anything, they seemed like a lot of unnecessary pressure. Then, for some reason, I gave it a try about a week into the new year. Around that time, my…
We have all heard the adage that money can’t buy happiness. Well, maybe or maybe not. While the jury is still out on that question, one thing we do know is that financial distress can wreck our wellbeing. Therefore, improving our financial wellness can only benefit our mental health. As a mental health professional, I have seen the numerous…