Generational Theory / Pop Culture Psychology

Guide to Dysfunctional Family Roles with The Simpsons

Simpson Family Portrait (Source: Sporcle) Ever wondered why ‘The Simpsons’ felt like a peek into your living room? It wasn’t just the humor that hooked us; it was the uncanny reflection of our own dysfunctional family dynamics. Sounds crazy I know, but stay with me folks. Lately, I’ve been spelunking in the caves of my shadows, and guess where I ended up? Good ol’ Springfield. And here’s the kicker: revisiting The Simpsons has been eye-opening. Man…

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December 1, 2023

Inner Work / Shadow Work Stories

A Thanksgiving of Truth and Self-Discovery

Dropping Truth Bombs On Thanksgiving (Created using DALL-E) The Raw Beginning: Spilling the Tea Alright folks, gather ‘round because I’m about to spill some tea — some tea about me. What better time for a hearty dose of truth-telling than Thanksgiving, right? I’m diving into the kind of soul-searching that’s nitty-gritty and sometimes downright grimy. You know, the stuff I’ve been blabbering about. Well, today’s the day I decided to stop talkin’ about it and be about it. I’ve…

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November 23, 2023

Inner Work / Shadow Work

Transforming Challenges into Growth: The Quest for the Philosopher’s Stone

The Quest to Find the Philosopher’s Stone (Created using DALL-E) Embracing the Suck: Transmuting Your Shit into Gold Hey there, chaos chasers! Ready to go on an epic treasure hunt? We’re on a quest to find a stone. Not any stone — oh no, we’re after the big one: the Philosopher’s Stone. Forget Harry Potter people–that’s not what I’m talking about. It’s the real deal, the ultimate gem we are all after in this wild game of life. Finding The…

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November 21, 2023

Inner Work

Embracing Authenticity: The Journey Beyond Social Media to Self-Discovery

Exploring Inner Truths in a Digital World: Unveiling Real Happiness Beyond the Screen Unpacking the Emotional Journey (Created using DALL-E) Unfiltered Reality: The Wild Quest for Self Ditching Digital Delusions for a No-BS Dive Into What Really Makes Us Tick Alright, you delightful disasters! It’s time to ditch those designer suitcases and grab those overstuffed emotional duffle bags of fear and feelings. This ain’t your leisurely spiritual retreat. Stop being a pansy! We’re embarking on a hardcore, no-nonsense…

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November 15, 2023

Mindful Musing

From Math Fails to Naval Tales: My Son’s Military Metamorphosis

Riding the Waves of Parenthood and Patriotism USS Sullivans (Source: Wikipedia) It’s Veterans Day, people! A day when we salute our brave hearts in uniform, and I, as a military mom, do my usual — oscillate between bursting pride and biting nails. So get this. My 20-year-old son, who probably still can’t find matching socks to save his life — a spitting image of his mother — has just been deployed on a secret mission. It’s so hush-hush that it’s straight…

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November 12, 2023