As we enter the new year, many of us are looking ahead to the future. But as journalism professor and author Susan Shapiro sees it, it might be more constructive for us to look back at the past-- and particularly at our biggest mistakes and humiliations.
Why dredge up the past? Why share stories of ourselves at our worst?
Shapiro believes sharing the ugliest stories from our lives can transform those moments into something truly beautiful.
The DSM and Mental Health in America
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Defining Normal After a Diagnosis of Schizophrenia, The Mayor of Oklahoma City, A New Kind of Commencement Speech
Lessons From a Female Union Electrician
Diplomatic Damage Caused by Drone Strikes, In Defense of the DSM-5, Bob Woodruff's Advice for New Grads
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Comments [3]
I believe president Obama used humility when Netayahoo leader of Israel called the U.S big satan and called Israel little satan...in reality e is the big Satan and Amahdinahad is the little satan...besides insulting Satan Iblis, as he was one of Gods better creation..
Ps:..we're at a time of evolution so its not ape becomes human, but humans aspiring to be ape...
When I have been able to confess my darkest secrets in writing, it made seeing other people's demons easier to see
Excellent! Ms. Shapiro is right on point. I'd love to be her student. Where does she teach?
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