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 →

“Man sets himself ablaze on Pennsylvania Avenue, and North Lawn is cleared” …[Fox News] The world is going crazy! Why? We’re told to find something “greater than ourselves”. That’s supposed to be the purpose of life, goodness and everything. Precisely … Continue reading →

Beware of the chameleon. Not the reptile–the human kind. Such a person becomes the person he’s with. He’ll think like he thinks you want him to think. He’ll act like he thinks you want him to act. His premise isn’t … Continue reading →

From my Facebook/Twitter post yesterday: Just watched the whole 4 hours of the HBO show. That was work! But also riveting. I recommend it highly. Beautifully done, and highly plausible psychologically. Aside from sexual abuse, the less obvious though equally … Continue reading →