“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”
–Carl Jung
Quote of the Week
Tag: Psychology
Quote of the Week
“The past is never dead. It’s not even past.”
William Faulkner, Requiem for a Nun
The Weekend Listen – Series Finale
Happy Friday! I want to give my sincere thanks to everyone who completed the reader survey. Your feedback has been very valuable to me. (If you haven’t taken it yet, the survey is still open.)
One of the things I learned is that most of you don’t listen to podcasts and don’t plan to start listening to them any time soon. With that information in mind, I’ve decided to discontinue the Weekend Listen series. A few of you commented that you do appreciate the recommendations and enjoy hearing about new programs. If you’re in that camp, don’t despair — you can follow me on Twitter, and I’ll share some of my favorite episodes there. Additionally, because the things I listen to inform my thoughts, I’ll probably continue to reference podcasts in my posts, using interesting interviews and discussions as launch pads for longer, more substantive posts.
Understanding Our Beliefs and Forgiving Ourselves So We Can Move Forward Less Burdened
Maya Angelou gave a slightly different version of her famous quote in reference to her own past: “I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” This sentiment is key to forgiving ourselves for our mistakes. We are all works in progress.
I used to tell myself that I had no regrets in life because every experience was a lesson. While that’s a nice thought in the abstract, there are of course things I wish I had done differently, words I’d love to take back, and decisions I would revisit if I could. When I look at my life today, I see how my present circumstances are largely the consequence of past choices and unquestioned beliefs. I like my life, and I’m generally happy, but I’m also aware of missed opportunities. While I hope I still have a number of years left on this earth, the possibilities for my life don’t seem quite as endless as they once did. I sometimes wonder what my life would look like if I had studied a different major, lived abroad, moved to a big city after college, pursued a different career path, chosen a different law school, not gotten married right after college, or made better financial decisions.
The Weekend Listen
I listen to a lot of podcasts while driving, working out, and doing chores around the house. In this weekly feature, I’ll tell you about one episode I particularly enjoyed that week.
My selection for this week is the Savvy Psychologist’s episode, Is Complaining Good or Bad for You? In this episode, psychologist Ellen Hendriksen debunks several myths about complaining and offers some tips for curbing your complaining habit.
Have a great weekend!
Are you listening to a podcast I haven’t mentioned yet? Let us know about it in the comments!