“A man who decides to live by his own internal code must first make his peace with being hated by those who survive on permission.” — Yukio Mishima Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Charleston … Continue reading
“An emotion as such tells you nothing about reality, beyond the fact that something makes you feel something. Without a ruthlessly honest commitment to introspection—to the conceptual identification of your inner states—you will not discover what you feel, what arouses … Continue reading
When I read “The Art of the Deal” by Donald Trump back in 1987, my main takeaway was: “Believe you don’t need it. Believe you can live without it, and you just might get it.” I liked the idea, because … Continue reading
“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” — Marcus Aurelius It’s true, in the following sense: You survive and flourish in life with the use of your mind. Anything you … Continue reading
It seems to me the height of hubris — not self-esteem, but arrogance — to think you could stop someone who wanted to kill himself from doing so. It’s not easy — logistically or otherwise — to end your life. … Continue reading
In the mental health industry, one talks of “anxiety disorder” and “attention deficit disorder” and “mood disorder.” The underlying implication? These diseases or disorders are the problem. Get rid of the problem, and you’ll be fine. Cure the disease; and … Continue reading
“The place in which I’ll fit will not exist until I make it.” — James Baldwin (novelist) Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Charleston SC). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in … Continue reading
Liberty is the mental equivalent of the air we breathe. Try to imagine the state of a body with no oxygen; that’s the state of a psyche without freedom. You cannot improve your mental health in a vacuum. Under dictatorship, … Continue reading
The meme on this page? The definition of a psychopath. Since this type is so prevalent, society may be in very deep trouble. Is America psychologically sustainable? I seriously wonder. Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael … Continue reading
People do what they want to do. If they’re doing it, it’s what they’re choosing to do. You cannot change their actions. They will only change their actions if and when they choose to do so. Past actions are the … Continue reading
People do what they want to do. If they’re doing it, it’s what they’re choosing to do. You cannot change their actions. They will only change their actions if and when they choose to do so. Past actions are the … Continue reading
“The vilest form of self-abasement and self-destruction is the subordination of your mind to the mind of another.” — Ayn Rand Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Charleston SC). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and … Continue reading