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The Journey Inward: How Self-Awareness Leads to Authentic Living
The Journey Inward Life is not a straight line. The journey at times can be terrifying, balanced by periods of boredom. At different points on my journey I pondered where was I going. What was my purpose? What am I? Who am I? My father would say, “You’re a smart guy, but you’re not thinking.” That didn’t make me feel warm and fuzzy, but it was true. Inner confusion affects all of us at different stages in our lives. During therapeutic sessions, Sigmund Freud would go for walk

Hilary Valdez
Nov 1, 20254 min read


A Journey of Personal Growth and Emotional Transformation
Personal Growth During Vietnam my role as a bugler was to play taps while Marines were being buried. Grim duty. I played over 100...

Hilary Valdez
May 13, 20254 min read


How Psychological Maintenance Builds Resilience and Happiness
“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by...

Hilary Valdez
Jan 29, 20254 min read


Finding inner peace: Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez
”The aim of psychoanalysis is to relieve people of their neurotic unhappiness so that they can be normally unhappy.” -Sigmund Freud As a...

Hilary Valdez
Jan 18, 20253 min read


Self-Acceptance and Realization: Unlocking Your True Potential
Growing up in New York City, I would wander through Wall Street, staring at the American flags displaying the symbols of freedom,...

Hilary Valdez
Dec 20, 20244 min read
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