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
“The scariest thing about truly knowing your worth is that you can never unknow it. You can never again comfortably accept what used to feel normal. Can never pretend inconsistency feels okay. Can never convince yourself that breadcrumbs are a … Continue reading
Ayn Rand wrote, “Socialism is the doctrine that man has no right to exist for his own sake, that his life and his work do not belong to him, but belong to society, that the only justification of his existence … Continue reading
“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.” — Albert Einstein So true. Viktor Frankl, in “Man’s Search for Meaning,” also wrote of purpose and goals as central to a … Continue reading
“We live in a world where there is more and more information, and less and less meaning.” I agree with this quote, if by “meaning” he’s referring to concepts. Humans are conceptual animals. We don’t simply look at facts. We … Continue reading
“If you don’t know how to be alone, you don’t know who you are.” — Jonathan Franzen 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
“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” — Aristotle Here’s where married couples often go wrong. They’re so invested in proving their partner wrong, they can’t sit quietly, listen, … Continue reading
If you don’t make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness. Read that again. Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Charleston SC). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and … Continue reading
“How do we keep our inner fire alive? Two things, at minimum, are needed: an ability to appreciate the positives in our life – and a commitment to action. Every day, it’s important to ask and answer these questions: ‘What’s … Continue reading