Existential Psychology
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Michael Schreiner | June 18, 2015
Symbolic Death
“To die is poignantly bitter, but the idea of having to die without having lived is unbearable.” –...
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Michael Schreiner | June 17, 2015
Learning To Accept Praise
We all know that getting criticized hurts, even when it’s valid, even when it’s meant to help us....
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Michael Schreiner | June 8, 2015
Happiness Is A Byproduct
Happiness is a byproduct of function, purpose, and conflict; those who seek happiness for itself seek victory without...
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Michael Schreiner | June 5, 2015
Tragedy And Self-Actualization
It’s a tragedy to be forced to suffer through a bad situation, through abuse, neglect, abandonment, loss. People...
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Michael Schreiner | June 4, 2015
Love As Active Interest
If love were synonymous with unconditional acceptance then it would be hard to get behind the idea of...
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Michael Schreiner | June 3, 2015
Lived by Life Or Living Life
There is a tremendous existential burden that is part and parcel of living in a free, individualistic society,...
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Michael Schreiner | May 28, 2015
Minimization Of Problems
When people complain about a problem area in their lives it’s tempting to try to help them by...
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Michael Schreiner | May 21, 2015
The Appeal Of A Boring Life
Kids don’t dream of growing up and having a boring life. They dream of adventure, excitement, romance. So...
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Michael Schreiner | May 12, 2015
Forgiveness
“Forgive them father for they know not what they do.” – Jesus What makes the person of Jesus...
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Michael Schreiner | May 7, 2015
Fame And Self-Love
We have written about the desire for fame as a symptom of narcissism, and this is certainly true...