Hilary Valdez “Where your fear is. There is your task.” -Carl Jung Fear is part of being human. It’s okay to be afraid. People may suppress or deny fear, mistaking it for weakness. Fear protects us from danger and helps us stay alert to risk. Everyone, even the bravest Marine or Navy Seal feels fear at times. The difference is how they respond to it. The first step toward facing fear is to acknowledge it honestly. What if you and your group of Neanderthal homies were out hunting and suddenly...

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 walks with his...

Single Parenting An important factor for mental health in children is the parent-child relationship. However, significant changes have...