Conceptual Blogpost: Read how a specific aspect of their story illustrates the Hardcore Humanism philosophy and program.
“This love thy neighbor thing, Does it apply to all mankind?” From “Forecast of Rain” by Bob Mould During my conversation with Bob Mould for The Hardcore Humanism Podcast, he discussed his experience at liberal arts college Macalester College in Minnesota which he attended on a full scholarship during the late 70’s and early ‘80s. …
The Underground Harmony of Skateboarding Culture Read More »
“And if you take my hand From that very lost place I will lead you through darkness To that very safe space” From “Wishing” by DevilDriver I remember the moment I realized that I wanted to marry my wife. We were sitting together at a diner having brunch on what must have been our fourth …
Why The Best Relationships Make Us Question Everything Read More »
During our interview for The Hardcore Humanism Podcast, Bob the Drag Queen said something that really struck a chord with me. He was talking about how important it is for people to see themselves represented in media images, and how the lack of representation or the presence of stereotypical representation can undermine one’s ability to …
The Effect of Media Representation on My Jewish Identity Read More »
We would not be blamed for being less than eager to vote in the upcoming 2020 elections. The overwhelming majority of the United States does not trust the government. A recent Pew Research Center study found that only 20% of United States adults report that they trust the government to “do the right thing” always …
The Emotional Empowerment of Voting in the Age of Fear Read More »
Narcissism finally has the center stage it’s always craved. Narcissism is a process by which an individual feels shame or low self-worth and compensates through being grandiose or lashing out in the face of any criticism that may trigger negative feelings. And we can’t seem to get enough of narcissism these days. Whether it is …
What Our Judgment of Narcissism Reveals About Our Humanity Read More »
“Don’t wanna know who you really are Don’t wanna know what you want, what you’re begging for” From “The Easy Way” by Code Orange So, it turns out parenting isn’t that easy. I had all of these wonderful fantasies of the type of parent I would be: strict but open-minded, hard-working but available, energetic but …
Giving Kids A Heads Up Not A Heads Down When Parenting Read More »
“I open my eyes and see the dream is long dead I turned my back and quit the war in my head I left our Eden dead and to the weeds So tired of wasting time” From “Bloodshot Eyes” by Lamb of God It’s the psychological Clash of The Titans! Which psychological process is more …
How Do We Plan For The Future While Staying In The Moment? Read More »
“Hard times can take you on a natural trip So, keep your balance and don’t you slip Hard Times is nothing new on me I’m gonna use my strong mentality” From “Hard Times” by Run-DMC I miss concerts. I recognize how privileged I am to say that. During the Covid-19 pandemic, we are literally surrounded …
“Insanity, the normal state; The left hand a hammer, the right the stake Driven so deep into the heart It’s killing love, it’s killing faith” From “Belly of the Best” by Anthrax I would have been scared sh*tless to be Scott Ian’s parent. I say this recognizing the sheer and unbridled hypocrisy of that statement. Because …
In my recent interview with Cherie Currie for The Hardcore Humanism Podcast, Currie boiled down her approach to life and her creative process to a simple formula. “We just have to trust our inner voice. Follow it. That’s all we have to do,” Currie told me. She went on to explain how listening to her …
