Category Archives: Denial

Criticism, Critical Thinking, and Love

Posted on January 5, 2013 by

. One of the running themes throughout all of my blogs and many blog posts has been encouraging anyone who reads or strays across these posts and pages to try and lead as examined and reflective a life as possible. … Continue reading →

Posted in Critical Thinking, Criticism, Denial, John Kenneth Galbraith, M. Scott Peck, Matthew 7: 1-6, Mature Love, Mental Health, Real Love, Spiritual Growth, The Examined Life, Truth, Winston Churchill | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Love, Impermanence, Uncertainty, Fear: Which Wins?

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

. . I posted this over on one of my other blogs, but the topic is apropos here as well. . . . . The Buddha said: “Life is suffering.” Sickness, old age, death: these things cannot be avoided. But most … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Death, Denial, Love, Mental Health, Real Love, Thomas Merton, Waking Up, What is Love? | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

To Say I Love You One First Must Be Able to Say . . .

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

“To say ‘I love you’ one must first be able to say the ‘I’.” – Ayn Rand To really be able to say “I Love you” and mean it, a person first has to not only be able to say … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, Denial, Emotional Maturity, Intimate Relationships, Real Love, Saint Augustine, Stephen Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Truth, Waking Up, What is Love? | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments