THE LIFE ECSTATIC

Here’s the deal. Because you are a human being, you are built for joy. This means your human system, which includes your mind, nervous system, and physical body, is wired to experience joy. Your desire to be happy is not a mistake on your part. You should seek out the fullest expression of your human life, which will naturally include more bliss and joy, more playfulness and calm. When all your systems are in balance, the thrilling potential of your human life starts to actua

One of my areas of expertise is existential psychotherapy, which is a clunky name for something quite elegant. People often ask what existential therapy is and how it can help them. It’s a complex subject, but I’m going to give a shot at a simple answer. Existential therapy is essentially about YOU and what it’s like being you right here in the middle of your life. It’s about understanding all the different ways human beings get tripped up and struggle. There are certain expe