A 17-year-old girl who wrote a book about her struggle with mental illness after being molested and raped has been euthanized in the Netherlands, where she lived and assisted-suicide is legal. Reports say Noa Pothoven chose to end her life … Continue reading
People who place feelings above facts and logic always pose as having the moral high ground. “I’m not cold, like you. I’m empathic.” The problem with such people is that their OWN feelings always take precedence. They have disarmed you … Continue reading
People think that by outlawing “hate speech” you can get rid of hate. You can’t. It’s ignorant and naive to assume you can. When someone has irrational hatred in their minds, getting rid of its expression does not get rid … Continue reading
A reader asks: “Dr. Hurd, could you please give a thorough definition of ‘soul.’ When l tell people that it is a mixture of mind, emotion, will, dream, l get these looks like l don’t know what l am talking … Continue reading
If you want to know what’s wrong with education in America — arguably the root of all our problems — then look no further than Maria Montessori. Montessori was one of the greatest educators of all time. In recent decades … Continue reading
Bad drivers are parasites. They feed off the competence and focus of good drivers. When I say “bad driver” I’m referring to people who are willfully negligent — the people who text while driving, stop abruptly at 55 mph because … Continue reading
I’ve figured out something about introverts. Introverts are not people who lack social skills. Some do, of course. But many others do not. I have known people with great social skills who tell me they’re introverts. For example, they’re thinking … Continue reading
The psychiatric industry does so much damage. The biggest example? Giving people labels that make them irresponsible and helpless. While labels may serve the interests of the psychiatrists, they don’t serve the interests of the people being labeled. Example: “I … Continue reading
Here’s an indicator of high self-esteem: When somebody dislikes you, the first thing that comes to your mind isn’t, “Why doesn’t he like me?” The first thing that honestly comes to your mind is, “What’s wrong with him? What error … Continue reading
I don’t get all the talk about “saving lives” from drug addiction by the federal government seizing as many opioids as it can. You cannot save people who don’t wish to be saved. Alcohol and drug addicts are notorious liars. … Continue reading
Before taking advice, consider the advice-giver. Why does the advice-giver need to give advice? Could it possibly be an unhealthy need to control others? Does he stand by the advice, or does he need to feel strong and superior by … Continue reading
Don’t assume aloof people think they’re better than you. It’s not that. They don’t like small talk. And they especially don’t like gossip. Don’t ask yourself why an aloof person doesn’t like small talk or gossip. Ask yourself why you … Continue reading