Thinking and questioning are not the same thing. The world, these days, is full of questioners. “I question white privilege”. “I question the benefits of capitalism”. They ASSUME they are thinkers, but upon quizzing them, you soon discover there hasn’t … Continue reading
Sometimes people are at war with food. You hear things like this: “I don’t eat pizza”. “I would never eat fried chicken — not even as an occasional treat”. Or: “No way — no dessert for me…not ever!” We are … Continue reading
Losing friends over politics is a good thing. It’s a discovery of the truth: You don’t have the same ideals. Ideals matter. I have thought I liked certain people until I discover the envy, implicit nastiness and general depravity underlying … Continue reading
If someone you know or love has a problem, but does not SEE it as a problem … then it’s going to STAY a problem. That’s just how it is. People don’t overcome problems without defining their problems AS PROBLEMS. … Continue reading
Hi, I just read your article entitled, “Is Rehab Just an Empty – and Expensive – Promise?” I gave up drinking at age 59, back in 2001. I did not want to exchange one addiction, drinking, with another, AA. I’ve … Continue reading
Life is short. But it’s also important. We forget that. 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 … Continue reading
A Psychology Today article asks: Why Is It Hard When Friends Disapprove of Our Relationships? Basically, the article argues that approval from family members matters. As one example, research found that members of same-sex relationships, when and if they obtain … Continue reading
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