The new Disney version of the Cinderella fable departs from other popular versions in that it focuses on Cinderella’s capacity for courage and kindness. This is especially poignant in the midst of the envy and cruelty of her stepmother and sisters. While I’m generally critical of sanitized versions of myths that tend to send the … More Radical Advice: Working with Envy
Don’t be so quick to condemn narcissists. You could learn a thing or two from them. I’ve read a few articles recently about an apparent increase in narcissism (especially in younger generations) that point to social media as the culprit. A lot has been written (with some research to back it up) about the correlation … More Radical Advice: Go Ahead, Post that Selfie
If you’re seeking enlightenment or self discovery you’ve likely come across the concept of authenticity. And something seemingly obvious struck me about why authenticity is such a relevant topic. This focus on authenticity has to do, in part, with the fact that we humans lie. We lie every day. We lie to ourselves. We lie … More Radical Advice: Stop Lying to Yourself
Many of us spend a lot of time and energy trying to be happy. And I’m here to tell you we’re getting it wrong. This is partly because we are making the wrong assumptions. Instead of asking How can I be happy?, we should be asking other questions: What does it mean to me to … More Radical Advice: Stop Caring About Being Happy
Recently a dear friend found out that the person who she was in a relationship with was lying to her– for o v e r a y e a r. If you have been in a similar situation (as I have) you can imagine how “fuck you” might be an appropriate response…
