Some thoughts about how to silence the savage inner critic so that you can learn something from your experience, rather than simply beating yourself up.
Can’t or Won’t?
Psychologically speaking, does everyone *always* do the best he or she can?
Charlie Sheen’s Rant and the Power of Destructive Narcissism
Charlie Sheen’s rant on The Alex Jones Show and how it demonstrates the characteristic defenses against shame, including features of pathological narcissism.
How to Tell if You’re Projecting
Knowing how to identify when we’re projecting is extremely difficult, but an overly intense focus upon the behavior or attributes of another person may be a sign.
The Tenacity of Defenses
Psychological defenses are deeply etched neural pathways, like deep ruts in a well-traveled road, impossible to remove. Under psychological and emotional pressure, they will always come automatically and feel like the easiest, most natural response.