Contrast the timeless, clear brilliance of Aristotle with today: “Trust the science, which means: Trust the government. Do what you’re told or we’ll label you a threat to democracy.” Without critical, independent and objective thinking, freedom cannot continue. … Continue reading
“Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility.” Sigmund Freud This isn’t the way it has to be, and it’s not reflective of the best within most people. But sadly, … Continue reading
“Before you diagnose yourself as depressed, make sure you are not surrounding yourself with people who suck the life out of you.” [a meme on social media] We have medicalized EVERYTHING. In the process, we forget we make poor choices. … Continue reading
People who treat you poorly almost always treat themselves at least as badly. Their mistreatment of you is an extension of their mistreatment of themselves. Have you ever tried to associate with an alcoholic, drug or gambling addict? It’s not … Continue reading
I am not a sailor, but this still struck a chord with me. Thanks Richard Ruggiero for sharing it on Facebook. A solo sailors understanding of life is like no others. Extreme isolation brings life into perspective. The only way … Continue reading
The Renaissance era was known as the Age of Reason. What will our own era be referred to, in the future? A woman who describes herself as “ecosexual” believes she is in the midst of a love affair with an … Continue reading
“Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.” Merry Christmas! — Dalai Lama Photo: beaufort.southcarolina, Instagram Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Charleston SC). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage … Continue reading
“Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” — Aristotle Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Charleston SC). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on … Continue reading
“Happiness depends on ourselves.” — Aristotle Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Charleston SC). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics of interest. Also follow … Continue reading
Therapy doesn’t really exist. Only self-change exists. Someone else can help you change, but nobody else can change you other than YOU. Force or intimidation may frighten you into compliant behavior–but compliance is not change. Change is not performed on … Continue reading
“Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally, but what you do consistently.” [unknown] So true. Life and the pursuit of happiness are a 24-hour/7 day a week proposition. You’re free to disregard this fact. But you can’t logically blame … Continue reading
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” – William Arthur Ward Gratitude often gets wrapped up in a bundle of unearned guilt. “You don’t appreciate me,” is often said in a scolding, … Continue reading