Joyless Decadence
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” ~ Teddy Roosevelt
Ira Israel, Psychotherapist
I write about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, Hinduism, film, art, music and literature.
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10 Reasons You Used To Be Neurotic And Now You're Anxious
For most of the 20th century, neurosis was the official diagnosis for the condition that we now call anxiety.
Do You Prefer Your Desperation Quiet or Loud?
Relevance and Significance in the 21st Century
What Is Jobhugging?
“It is easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism.” — Mark Fisher
10 Signs Someone Was King or Queen in a Past Life
“Every speech act is a request for love.” ~ Bruce Fink
10 Reasons Every Couple Should Have A Prenuptial Agreement
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OCD Symptoms Could Be Solutions to a Problem
Something happened.
50 Things You Should Never Do or Discuss On A First Date
Dating has become incredibly complex.
“The Invite”: Film Review
The perfect film for Esther Perel aficionados.
Yoko Ono: Art Review
Saturday I visited the Yoko Ono exhibit at The Broad Museum and learned that she was a pivotal figure in the New York avant-garde art scene of the 1960s.