Sunday, 10 June 2012 20:16
What's With All the Vampires, Wizards and Zombies All of a Sudden?
Sunday, 15 April 2012 22:32
The Enneagram and Developmental Psychology - How the Levels Cross
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Beams & Struts - The Workshop : Long Form Essays
Monday, 15 August 2011 18:27
Mythic/Membership Consciousness on Big Love

This brief bit of dialogue from HBO's drama Big Love showcases the mythic/membership stage beliefs of its main characters.
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Beams & Struts - Bricolage: Daily Bits & Pieces
Tuesday, 24 May 2011 19:09
What do Sports, Superheroes and Lost Have in Common
Saturday, 12 February 2011 15:57
Positive Thinking Won't Save Us - In Fact, It Might Kill Us

In her book Brightsided, Barbara Ehrenreich criticizes the belief that we can control the universe with our thoughts. When that kind of regression sweeps a culture, it's time for a little rational thinking before the ship sinks with all aboard clenching their eyes shut and concentrating on positive results.
Friday, 21 May 2010 17:32
What Do Our Action Movies Say About Us
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Beams & Struts - The Workshop : Long Form Essays
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