Ideas on Mental Health & Meaning
On Labor Day
As long as creative values are in the forefront of the life task, their actualization generally coincides with a person's work. Work usually represents the area in which a the individual's uniqueness stands in relation to society and thus acquires meaning and value. ...
Rules for Fair Fighting #42
I don't really think this is the 42nd time I've written about this, but it does seem like I've written about it quite a few times. If it is redundant, I apologize - but I hope you still find it meaningful. And besides, we all know, or at least should know, "42" is...
Discover Meaning in the Experience of Travel
I filmed this video outside intentionally - to share a different perspective, but also to encourage YOU to GET OUTSIDE and GET AWAY. There is Meaning to be discovered there! [video width="640" height="360"...
Just One More
This struck me as a such a powerful and concise statement on life, that I had to share. (I have to admit, I pieced this together from highlights over several pages, these are Peterson's thoughts, edited through my perspective.) Take care, Dan. "Aim at something. Pick...
My JBP Collection
As I mentioned last week, I appreciate the recent work of Dr. Jordan B. Peterson in bringing some difficult topics to the forefront of current conversation - both psychologically and culturally. I'm not sure if he realizes it or not, but he is quite the Logotherapist...
Relationship Rescue w/ Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
Over the next few weeks, I will sharing some of the insights and highlights I've found in Dr. Jordan B. Peterson's newest book, Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life. I hope you find it as meaningful as I did. [video width="640" height="360"...
Living a Meaningful Life – “Memento Mori”
Many ancient philosophies and religions encourage us to "remember death" in order to live a more meaningful life. Are the existential questions related to your own mortality something that scares or motivates you? [video width="640" height="360"...
Statue of Responsibility
I hope you are enjoying a relaxing and fun-filled weekend celebrating Independence Day! Viktor Frankl wrote that our Statue of Liberty should be balanced with a Statue of Responsibility on the opposite coast - suggesting that with great freedom should also come the...
Meaning and Adventure Summer Challenge
Times of transition can be difficult for many of us - but sometimes the transition of the seasons can be particularly difficult. Here is a quick suggestion to make this transition a meaningful one. [video width="640" height="360"...
The One Simplest Relationship Rescue Strategy
Well, it is only one strategy, so I'm not going to tell you what it is here and ruin the surprise. Hint: I bet you already know what it is!
Top Relationship Rescue Strategies
I put together a list of the common relationship saving, and relationship improving, topics I talk about with clients in my office:
The Nature of Substance Use?
What is the nature of substance use? When does it become substance abuse? Why?