“Learn to say ‘no’ without explaining yourself.” [Unknown] So much has been written — including at this website — on how to avoid the toxic influences of a narcissist, a sociopath or what-have-you. Really: This is just about all you … Continue reading
Category: Psychology & Self-Improvement
The Emperor Has No Gender
We’re not allowed to talk about the following. “The science has settled it,” we’re told about transgenderism for children. But it’s still happening, just the same: A California teen girl who once identified as transgender and took hormones and underwent … Continue reading
A Moving Goodbye from Someone Who Faced Cancer
I did not know the woman who wrote this, and it’s from last year, but I found it highly moving. Definitely worth a read. [Yvonne Ator, posted on Facebook 9-14-21 (via Mauria Stein)] My friend Kerri Grote died this … Continue reading
Music
“Music is what feelings sound like.” — Unknown Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics of … Continue reading
Motivation: Not the Only Thing
“Motivation will only serve you for a moment. In order to sustain progress, you need a system.” [author of this quote unknown] If you’re unwilling to do the work — beyond just saying, “Give me motivation,” as if life were … Continue reading
You Are What You Choose in Life
“You are always just one decision away from a totally different life.” [unknown] You are a lot of things. You are, in part, your physiology and genes. You are, in part, the product of your family, your circumstances and your … Continue reading
Why So Few Really WANT Freedom
People are like script or screenplay writers. They’re writing their own life stories — according to the themes and values they uphold (even subconsciously). Probably most people write their scripts with themselves as victims. They see others — other people, … Continue reading
Trans Insanity
“There are a lot of children running around believing that they need puberty blockers when in reality what they need are stable parents. Any parent that would allow their child to permanently alter his/her body and psyche is a child … Continue reading
What’s So Bad About Being Alone?
“Be alone that is the secret of invention. Be alone that is when ideas are born.” ~— Nikola Tesla 💡 “Solitude is independence.” ~— Hermann Hesse 💢 “We must become alone, so utterly alone, That we withdraw to our innermost … Continue reading
Set Down the Burden of Other People’s Opinions
“If you’re searching for that one person who will change your life, take a look in the mirror.” [Unknown] ************* “If there is anything you should stop wearing after age 30, it’s the weight of other people’s opinions.” [unknown] Actually, … Continue reading
Word to the Wise
What other people think of you is none of your business. — Unknown Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with … Continue reading
Breathe
“You will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you. True power is sitting back and observing everything with logic. If words control you that means everyone else can control you. Breathe … Continue reading