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Apr 13, 2019

A Writer's Guide to Transforming Self Criticism

Over the last 60 days on the blog we’ve been systematically exploring the concept of self criticism. The original impetus for this series was an insight a few folks we work with in our substance abuse counseling had at similar times during their recovery. They were all artists, mostly writers…

Philosophy

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A Writer's Guide to Transforming Self Criticism
A Writer's Guide to Transforming Self Criticism
Philosophy

14 min read


Apr 6, 2019

Transforming the Inner Bully

The problem of excessive self criticism is multifaceted and complex. Whether it’s drilling down beneath the surface to determine the functions and reasons that the issue exists in the first place or developing a practice for working with the thoughts, emotions, or behaviors that manifest from them it can be…

Psychology

7 min read

Transforming the Inner Bully
Transforming the Inner Bully
Psychology

7 min read


Mar 14, 2019

A Metaphysics of Self Criticism

Self criticism is a major challenge for many writers, artists, and creators. In this article, we’ll test the radical notion that this character trait is not something to fix, get rid of, or heal. Ultimately, the trait is an internal self critic that is full of latent potential. Instead of…

Psychology

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A Metaphysics of Self Criticism
A Metaphysics of Self Criticism
Psychology

9 min read


Mar 1, 2019

A Theory of Archetypes as Applied to Real Life

When discussing things like stories, psychology, or art it’s common to stumble across the subject of archetypes. Before I started researching them, my idea was that they are a sort of aggregated version of common motifs, images, and tropes that you find in stories and myths. As I’ve investigated the…

Psychology

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A Theory of Archetypes as Applied to Real Life
A Theory of Archetypes as Applied to Real Life
Psychology

15 min read


Feb 25, 2019

A Dream about Anne Boleyn

Mind like a revolution.

Poetry

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Poetry

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Feb 18, 2019

Three Alchemical Tools to Understand Self-Criticism

The psychiatrist Carl Jung was an influential figure in the history of psychology. His contributions to personality theory are undeniable as he was the first to distinguish between extraversion and introversion two terms that have become ubiquitous in modern western culture over the last 100 years. In more recent times…

Psychology

21 min read

Three Alchemical Tools to Understand Self — Criticism
Three Alchemical Tools to Understand Self — Criticism
Psychology

21 min read


Feb 5, 2019

3 Powerful Strategies to Meet your Self- Critic

Self-critical thoughts often plague creative people and lead to excessive anxiety, frustration, and procrastination. The goal of this article is to locate your internal self critic as an autonomous sub-personality. We’ll explore three strategies that will help create distance between us and this inner dialogue while also developing a more…

Self Improvement

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3 Powerful Strategies to Meet your Self- Critic
3 Powerful Strategies to Meet your Self- Critic
Self Improvement

11 min read


Jan 4, 2019

Grit

This piece is the first attempt I’ve made at writing in 2019. Where I live in the United States there’s what I would describe as a cultural egregore around making plans, setting goals, and striving towards an improved life at the beginning of every calendar year. There’s also an almost…

Psychology

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Grit
Grit
Psychology

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Jan 1, 2019

Dream Treatment in Addiction Recovery

It’s December 31st 2018. I’m thinking about a specific aspect of a recent essay on St. George and the Dragon and how it can help us understand Jungian psychology and other psychodynamic theories. Now is the time to explain the aspect further. It’s the study I mentioned that will help…

Addiction

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Dream Treatment in Addiction Recovery
Dream Treatment in Addiction Recovery
Addiction

2 min read


Dec 22, 2018

Dead Dragons, Alchemy, and Addictive Behavior

In November of 2018, I began a new project working in drug and alcohol counselling helping folks explore and work towards liberation from addictive behaviors. After finishing up facilitator training with an organization called Smart Recovery to help with this we’ve been able to launch a weekly community support group. …

Psychology

9 min read

Dead Dragons, Alchemy, and Addictive Behavior
Dead Dragons, Alchemy, and Addictive Behavior
Psychology

9 min read

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