It is supportive to read something that reflects your own thoughts, especially when those thoughts are not widely discussed. I felt exactly this way when, driven by a desire to better understand the link between mental illness and human morality, I began re-reading Dr. M. Scott Peck’s book, People of the Lie. “Laymen are inclined […]
Morgan Scott Peck
- Analytical Psychology
- Carl Gustav Jung
- Differentiation
- Feelings
- Forgiveness
- How Change Happens
- Individuation
- Lessons of Love
- Loneliness
- Mental health
- Parents and Children
- Relationships
- Selected Articles
- Spiritual Transformation
- Success in Life
- The Pain
- Thought of the Day
01.06.2014
For Many are Called, but few Chosen
“For many are called, but few are chosen“ is a phrase from the New Testament (found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke) that I once struggled to understand – and even resented for its apparent elitism and injustice. Only later did I begin to grasp its meaning: what it truly means to be called, […]
06.09.2011
The Four Stages of Spiritual Development
There is a vast difference between spirituality and religiosity. This is crucial for those who have lost the ability to connect with the Whole through religious faith, yet still feel a deep, living longing for something not of this world. The severed connection with the Divine hurts, and the open wound drives them to […]
M. Scott Peck: “In my practice as a psychotherapist, I regularly told my patients: Psychotherapy is not about happiness, but about power. If you go the whole way, I cannot guarantee that you will leave here even one iota happier. What I can promise you is that you will leave here more competent.” And I […]
24.02.2011
To Meet the Demands of Life
“It seems to me that the most characteristic thing about them (immature people) is that they remain passive and complain that their lives do not meet their demands. On the other hand, it is characteristic of the few fully mature people that they consider it their responsibility—and even a welcome opportunity—to meet the demands of […]
10.02.2011
M. Scott Peck on The Ingredients of Love
From the book by M. Scott Peck, The Road Less Traveled “Whenever we take a step to extend our boundaries, we do so by either overcoming the inertia of laziness or confronting the fear of resistance. The first we call work; the second we call courage. Love, then, is always either work or courage directed […]
09.02.2011
Why “I Can’t Live Without You” is Not Love
“The second most common misconception about love is that dependency is love. This is most frequently expressed by people who say, ‘I cannot live without my husband (wife, lover).’ When you require another individual for your survival, you are a parasite upon that individual. There is no choice in the relationship, no freedom. It is […]
04.02.2011
Where is the Evidence of Love?
From the book by M. Scott Peck, The Road Less Traveled “Love is not a feeling. This is because love is an action. It is an act of will rather than emotionality. For the lover, it is not only possible but also necessary to disregard the feeling of love. It is easy and pleasant to […]
01.02.2011
Loneliness: The Price of Inner Freedom
“Another burden that accompanies higher consciousness and competence is loneliness—the result of transcending the boundaries of traditional culture. For centuries, only a few among millions—like Socrates and Jesus—undoubtedly rose above the cultural molds and simplistic thinking of their time. Now, thanks to mass communications, psychotherapy, and God’s grace, I would say that hundreds of thousands […]
31.01.2011
When Do People Truly Begin to Love?
“The mystery of love gives rise to countless false stories… However, when we abandon these false theories, we open ourselves to experiencing love in all its richness. Of all the misconceptions about love, the most widely held is the belief that falling in love is love. The fact is that the only reason for falling […]
18.01.2011
The Hidden Logic of Self-Destruction
The human psyche is exceptionally complex. Most of the reasons behind what happens in our lives lie outside the area illuminated by our conscious attitude. This is why psychological insight is so valuable, and it is the reason I want to share a quote from M. Scott Peck, where he explains the hidden causes of […]
17.01.2011
The “Cheap Forgiveness” Problem
“Many people suffer from the problem I call ‘cheap forgiveness.’ Upon their first visit to a therapist, they declare: ‘I know my childhood wasn’t ideal, but my parents did the best they could, and I forgive them.’ But as the therapist gets to know them, they discover that they haven’t forgiven their parents at all. […]
