Welcome to part two of the blog series Born Broken. If you have not read part one I encourage you to do so first, otherwise you may feel a bit lost. Part two examines the basic question of what the purpose and function of myth is and how the misinterpretation of the creation myth of
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Born Broken (Part 1): Exploring the Psychological Impact of Original Sin and the Belief in Basic Badness
In 2008 I embarked upon a grand journey. I wanted to know why I had strong feelings of unworthiness, shame and self-hate buried deep within, despite having never been directly shamed by my parents or any religion. I also wanted to know why so many seem to struggle with varying forms of self-aggression, believing they
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Redemption Psychotherapy
Let me preface this post by saying that, unlike many of my articles, the opinions expressed herein are not necessarily grounded in scientific data. Rather, they find their roots in my own experience and that of my clients and peers, as well as religious and spiritual teachings. Why Redemption Matters What exactly is redemption and
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Why Isn’t My Life Changing After My Spiritual Retreat!? Overcoming the Integration Challenge to Transform Your Life
If you’ve ever gone on a spiritual retreat or done anything where you had a profound shift in consciousness, you might be wondering how it’s possible to so easily go from the peace, calm, and serenity of these expansive states right back to the chaos and confusion of everyday life? If so, you are not
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Integrating Spiritual Experience
Why am I Still Struggling? Do you find yourself continually struggling to integrate seemingly profound and powerful spiritual experiences and insights into your everyday life? Do you ever wonder how you can go from chaos and confusion to finding peace, calmness, and serenity? If so, you are not alone. It is is actually very common for