The Journey — David Whyte
Once again David Whyte is speaking to me as I juggle possible pathways.— Garry From ‘The Journey’ in ‘River Flow’, New and Selected Poems’ by David Whyte
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Time Left Alone — David Whyte
… tired of ourselves … From Time Left Alone: in ‘River Flow: New and Selected Poems’ David Whyte
The 50s: Flourishing or Floundering?
When I was in my 20s I met the work of a Dutch psychiatrist and educator named Bernard Lievegoed. He was well known in Holland and abroad, having founded the Netherlands Pedagogical Institute and written numerous books. He won a… Read more
Fathers, Be Good to Your Sons
Many of us look forward to weekends, but more and more I’m saddened by a particular phenomenon. It’s the great number of young men out with their children with no mum in sight. It’s pretty clear that most of these… Read more
4 Parenting Tips to Live By
Every child is as different as every snowflake, so let’s get it straight from the start. Our job is to get our small self out of the way and let them grow. Children need to be raised to be who… Read more
The Human Capacity for Greatness Is Immense
Carl Jung was one who saw our collective possibilities. He considered that growth was an innate principle, both of the individual and the universal. He considered the development of individuality as a microcosm of human evolution. He called this immutable… Read more
On Parenting
I just read a great article by Lori Gottlieb about the perils of raising kids today. Not what you might think — stranger danger and screen dreaming — but rather our lack of perspective and failure (my words) to reflect… Read more
The Beloved Son
I wrote previously about the father-son archetype in therapy, with my views that men need to exorcise their demons and embrace their gods through meaningful conversation with other men. My thoughts on this originated through my ongoing work in a… Read more
The Winding Road of the Middle Years
As a trainer of psychotherapists and career counsellors, I’ve had to come to an understanding of developmental stages in adult life. It just won’t do to assume all grown ups have similar needs, irrespective of age. The things that move… Read more
Just for Today — Frank Crane
Just for Today, I will try to live through this day only, and not tackle my whole life-problem at once. I can do some things for twelve hours that would appall me if I felt I had to keep them… Read more