You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life. — Winston Churchill
It’s Good to Have Enemies (Churchill)
Author Archives: DrHurd
Bad Moods Are Not the End of the World (DE Coast Press)
Readers “of a certain age” will certainly remember mood rings. Back in the ‘70s everyone seemed to be sporting a ring, a pendant, earrings, bracelets or even lipstick containing thermotropic liquid crystals. Depending on the temperature of your skin, the … Continue reading
Alternatives to Victim-Think (DE Wave)
Rarely does a social occasion go by that somebody doesn’t ask me what a psychotherapist does, and what actually happens behind the closed doors of a therapy session. I resist the urge to mumble something about secret handshakes, decoder rings … Continue reading
Researchers Say Meditation Cures Racial Prejudice: Science or Silliness?
Can meditation eradicate racial prejudice? Are Shirley MacLaine and Mark Zuckerberg right, that mind-altering calmness and unconditional, unthinking love could bring about world peace and knock the terrorists flat? New research has supposedly found that just seven minutes of loving-kindness … Continue reading
Cheer Up (Thomas Paine)
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. — Thomas Paine
“Putting Others Before Self”: A Cliché, Not a Standard
My recent article on the lost virtue of manners resulted in a lot of responses. The overwhelming majority were positive. A particularly insightful reader said this: At the base of any political system is the issue of, “Are we individuals … Continue reading
Bill Nye: The Tyrant Guy
American leftism/progressivism is the established way of thinking. It did not win by reason or persuasion; merely by default, or in the absence of any principled, rational alternative. The leftist agenda of a weak defense; unsustainable national debt; fostering dependence … Continue reading
Why the Left Loves John Kasich … For Now
Left-wing tabloid New York Daily News has endorsed Ohio Gov. John Kasich. Its editorial board described the Ohio Republican as someone who “marries a small government outlook with can-do effectiveness. … On the ideological spectrum …[Kasich] meets the tests of Republican … Continue reading
What Would a Constitutional Convention in 2016 Look Like?
Almost half of registered Democrats think the Constitution needs to be updated, according to the results of a new poll. A YouGov survey about the Constitution included a question of whether there should be another Constitutional convention to update the … Continue reading
Unhappy With Your Relationship? Try This (DE Coast Press)
It’s easy to lose perspective when you’re experiencing doubts about your relationship. But sometimes a temporary setback or bad mood can be eliminated by taking a step back and asking yourself one question: “Does my relationship/marriage make my life better … Continue reading
It’s Risky Not to Take Risks!
Avoidance of risk is a major cause of personal problems.We hear a lot of talk about depression. What is depression? A lack of energy, motivation or purpose. What kills purpose? Very often, a habitual tendency to avoid risks. There’s actually … Continue reading
Dividing Finances in a Marriage (DE Wave)
I often encounter couples who, even after many years of marriage, maintain separate finances and bank accounts. What makes certain couples reach the decision to handle money in this way? It all depends on the individuals involved. Some people like … Continue reading