Category Archives: Psychology

Relax…The Earth Won’t Stop Spinning

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Russell V. Richard

We often find ourselves so consumed with life’s demands that we fail to step back, ground ourselves, and keep everything in perspective. Like a computer, the failure to reboot our perceptual systems can leave us functioning less than optimally and … Continue reading →

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Non-Racist Racism

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Russell V. Richard

The Unconscious Mind Anyone who has taken an introductory psychology class should remember Freud’s iceberg theory –  the conscious mind represents the visible part of the iceberg above water and the unconscious mind represents the part invisible to the naked eye. … Continue reading →

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What I Learned from a Decade of Failed Relationships (part 1)

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Russell V. Richard

My original intention was to write a single post chronicling lessons learned from my relationships over the past ten years. As I began writing, too much content emerged to put in one blog post. What began as a single entry … Continue reading →

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You Don’t See Color?

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Russell V. Richard

What motivates people toward an “I don’t see color” orientation? Have you ever heard someone say I don’t see height or hair length? With regards to color, have you ever heard someone deny the color of your shirt or your … Continue reading →

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Humanizing Parents, Deifying God

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Russell V. Richard

Whatever we idealize betrays us. Where this is most profound is the relationship between children and their parents. We place expectations on them that are impossible to ever meet. As John Bradshaw once stated, we deify the parent and parentify … Continue reading →

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Loving Your Enemies

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Russell V. Richard

Next month Deepak Chopra will be speaking in my current city of Houston, Texas. It will be the third or fourth time I attend one of his talks. Of his many books, my favorite is The Third Jesus. In it, … Continue reading →

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Embracing the Dark Nights

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Russell V. Richard

Dancing wildly Morning sun my partner Life in every step Every breath affirms life lived Inspired to aspire to this soul’s highest calling From the highest highs Greatest hopes and dreams manifesting Comes the long slow slide of descent Light … Continue reading →

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The Road of Happiness

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Russell V. Richard

For some reason, I have found myself consistently happy in recent weeks. Perhaps it is because of all the time I’ve spent exercising (endorphins are waaaay underrated). Perhaps it is because I am using my time more productively (much to … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Russell V. Richard

Among the many interesting trends to emerge from social media, Throwback Thursday peaked my interest. TBT is the phenomenon that has Facebook users posting pictures of ourselves, our friends and our families from days gone by. Who doesn’t enjoy a … Continue reading →

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The Intention/Impact Dynamic

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Russell V. Richard

When was the last time you woke up and decided that you were really gonna hurt somebody’s feelings that day? When was the last time you intentionally set out to make someone’s day miserable or inflict any degree of pain … Continue reading →

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