Khalid Sohail
Freud and Jung and Their Secret Affairs Dec 31, 1969
Of all of Freud’s admirers and critics, the most complex, complicated and troubled relationship was of Carl Jung. He started as an admirer and ended as a critic.
Saqi Farooqi ... A Rebellious Poet Dec 31, 1969
He likes to be in the centre of controversy and to achieve that he challenges every literary, social, religious, moral and sexual taboo that he comes across.
The Psychology of Mothering Dec 31, 1969
It is interesting that as our culture is changing and many women are reluctant to take on motherly duties, more men are becoming motherly and nurturing.
Men's Liberation...Better Late Than Never Dec 31, 1969
It is ironic that those men who become caring towards their wives are sometimes called sissy, wimp and 'zan mureed'
Psychology of Men's Honour and Women's Sexuality Dec 31, 1969
When Eastern women become financially and emotionally independent their husbands start losing control and become abusive and violent
Fundamentalism and Violence Dec 31, 1969
Human beings are conditioned by their families and communities and violent cultures produce violent people.
The Price of Loving Karl Marx Dec 31, 1969
Spouses have to offer financial, economic and social sacrifices to maintain a marital relationship with creative personalities. Karl Marx was no exception.
Alcohol Use and Abuse Dec 31, 1969
Knowledge about alcohol use and abuse allows people to make responsible choices rather than hiding the problem or relying on traditional myths that are hundreds of years old.
Sex Education For the Next Generation Dec 31, 1969
Sex education based on science, medicine and human psychology rather than cultural and religious superstitions help make rational and responsible choices in life.
Seven Causes of Human Suffering Dec 31, 1969
Rather than committing collective suicide and perishing as a species, I hope we grow to the next stage of human evolution and create a secular, humanistic and peaceful world.
Encounters With Depression Dec 31, 1969
Depression, like love, is probably one of the most misunderstood words of English language. It has been a mystery for lay people and professionals as it means different things to different people.
Reflections on the Virginia Tech School Tragedy Dec 31, 1969
In this land of eminent scientists, avant-garde artists and Oscar award winning actors and directors, we also see the worst serial killers and mass murderers. For some their dreams come true and for others they turn into violent nightmares.
God is a Metaphor Dec 31, 1969
Psychologists are well aware that symbolic and metaphorical thinking develops only when the human mind reaches a certain level of mental maturity.
The Role of Mystics, Artists and Scientists in Human Evolution Dec 31, 1969
Creative people have been in a minority but they have lead the majority on the path of human evolution.
Psychology of Guerrilla War Dec 31, 1969
Ironically, twentieth century that started with guerrilla warriors, followers of Lenin, promoting Communism, ended with Muslim guerrilla warriors, followers of Osama, attacking Communism
From Tribalism to Humanism Dec 31, 1969
Even in the 21st century many human beings still have a tribal mentality---all that has changed is the definition of the tribe and the nature of tribal war.
A Humanistic Approach Towards Mental Illness Dec 31, 1969
We need to see a day when people with mental illness can live respectfully and peacefully and do not fear to be persecuted and penalized because of their emotional problems.
Are Artists Really Mad? Dec 31, 1969
Creative people are are more at risk to suffer from mental illness than general population as creativity and insanity are genetically transmitted in the same families.
Dilemmas of Creative Children Dec 31, 1969
Creative children prefer to follow the trails of their hearts rather than the highway of tradition. If their efforts are supported then their trails become the highways of the next generation
Serial Killers...The Dark Side of Humanity Dec 31, 1969
I discovered the sad reality that the incidence of serial killers and mass murderers has been gradually increasing worldwide in the last few decades. I was further intrigued to find out that America has the highest rate of serial killers per capita.
Psychology of Suicide ’Bombers’ Dec 31, 1969
A ’suicide bomber’ symbolizes a contradiction, vulnerable yet strong. He wants to die and yet also live forever. He is the most rational being in planning his attack and yet acts in the most irrational way by being destructive to himself and o
Science, Psychology and Spirituality Dec 31, 1969
When temporal lobe of right side of the brain is stimulated, human beings have special experiences that are known as ’spiritual experiences’ in religious traditions and literature.
Selling Spirituality Dec 31, 1969
The biggest tragedy is that there is an increasing number of simple, innocent, naive and gullible people who follow these pseudo-mystics and after wasting a lot of time, money and energy realize that they were misguided and mislead.
When Romantic Love Does Not Mature Dec 31, 1969
Since intimate relationships bring out the best and worst in all of us it is important to know what hurdles people have to cross to initiate and maintain healthy and mature romantic relationships
The Dark Side of Love Dec 31, 1969
Jealousy is a reflection of personal insecurities. Such people have poor self-confidence and self-worth. They do not like themselves and are not proud of what they do. They feel either unattractive physically or uninteresting as people
Taking the Lid off Sexual Fantasies Dec 31, 1969
Over the years, as I listened to my patients’ fantasies, I found that most people behave in a way that is socially acceptable but in their private lives they fantasize about their real wishes and desires, reflecting their true nature
Internet Relationships – Blessing or Curse? Dec 31, 1969
As a student of human psychology I feel that the mystery of internet relationships stimulates people’s imagination and they start the relationships where reality merges with fantasy
Unfaithfully Yours Dec 31, 1969
Are we going to be ostriches or we are ready to face the reality, the truth of extra-marital affairs?
It’s All in the Mind Dec 31, 1969
A person leading a normal life is living in a 'Green Zone'. A person who is suffering a nervous breakdown and has a dysfunctional life is living in the 'Red Zone'. Where do Robert and Leslie fit in?
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