We call people “codependent” if they seem to neurotically rely on each other. But relying on others — as in a division of labor, whether in a home or an economy — is not irrational. It’s the ACTIVITIES one is … Continue reading
“The mind is an attribute of the individual. There is no such thing as a collective brain. There is no such thing as a collective thought. An agreement reached by a group of men is only a compromise or an … Continue reading
“We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy.” — Joseph Campbell 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
“What is done in love is done well.” (Vincent van Gogh) This reminds me of a line from Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged: “There is no ‘I love you’ without the ‘I’.” We’re led to believe — usually by controlling, scheming … Continue reading
If you want to change the world, then stop tolerating the intolerable. Resist, complain, detach, scream, fight, withdraw — or simply refuse to participate. Put bad people on the defensive and demand THEY explain why THEY are such terrible people. … Continue reading
Children must be taught HOW to think … not WHAT to think. — Margaret Mead 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 … Continue reading
I have been involved in the psychology field for 35 years. Here’s what I see as the central problem with that field. It mostly boils down to answering the question: “Why do rational people act irrationally?” The question cannot be … Continue reading
“It’s an emergency. It’s a crisis.” How do we know it’s an emergency or a crisis? “Because I say so.” So what do we do in this crisis or emergency? “Whatever I say.” What if it doesn’t make sense; what … Continue reading
You want to hear an ultimate truth? You cannot make someone else see clarity when they find comfort within their fog. — Meredith Marple Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute … Continue reading
Think you have problems? Jamie Parsons, a burger maestro and entrepreneur, knew he was going to die — but lived life to the fullest anyway. He was on fire with his passion for business and creation, until the very end. … Continue reading
Medicalizing mental health was a tragic error. It falsely taught people that emotions are solely the result of physical factors — i.e., brain chemistry. With regard to your psyche, your character and your soul, the psychiatric industry turns you into … Continue reading
When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but of emotion. (Dale Carnegie quote) Yes, BUT: Reason and logic are distinctively human features. But so few humans use these features. That’s why we are where … Continue reading