The human mind continues to amaze. We can never overestimate how often a person unknowingly—unconsciously—sees himself so clearly in others, specifically in the “mistakes” of others. Such perceptions are the proverbial speck one can see so certainly in the eye of his neighbor while neglecting to notice the log in one’s own eye.
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Adults who were emotionally traumatized as children will often unconsciously re-enact their trauma on others. The greater their pain, the greater their re-enactment.
We know President Obama was emotionally traumatized as a child—but far more than almost anyone appreciates. Throughout his presidency, he has unconsciously communicated to us the pain he feels—usually through his [...]
As I said previously, psychologists have recently discovered that as humans we possess an intuitive, unconscious super intelligence that is guided by a deeper, wiser moral compass. This moral compass tries to break through our repression and denial in order to lead us to the paths of wisdom. Often our unconscious “super-intel” moral compass is [...]
We’re all familiar with people attributing to others their own faults, like the old adage of the pot calling the kettle black. Freud called this “projection.” As a psychiatrist, I have found that nobody has described this phenomenon in richer words than did Jesus when he warned his followers that the “speck in your neighbor’s [...]
Quotes from Dr. Hodges Books
President George Washington warned citizens that not one of the three branches of government was capable of holding itself accountable. We can add: nor can the media by and large. Washington told citizens if they didn’t hold the government accountable nobody would--our nation would unquestionably decline. The future of America was in their hands.
This blog intends to speak for millions of people who are not being heard in Washington, D.C. where too many leaders have not addressed the major issues facing America. These issues will become clear. For example, the enormous growing national debt is the symptom not the disease which is an underlying character problem.
