A thumbnail sketch of the old fight: men vs. women and the inevitable and necessary rise of feminism; the battle of the sexes. But now . . . the new fight, which is actually the ancient and deeper battle: both men and woman must strive for authenticity beyond convention and its constraints to attain inner [...]

Dear Ms. Sexton, For the longest time, I have had a question or two inside the cave of my heart that I’ve wanted to ask you? So let me cut to the chase. I know you would appreciate that. Was your suicide an act of despair or empowerment? The way of your death comes as [...]

“Seek out that particular mental attribute which makes you feel most deeply and vitally alive. Along with that comes the inner voice which says, ‘This is the real me.’ When you have found that attitude, follow it.” — William James  “It is only by risking our persons from one hour to another that we live [...]

Some think that the verbalized desire, “I want to become authentic” is another seduction into self-absorption and narcissism. Perhaps for some. But for others, it is a great risk and can usher in profound criticism from the world of convention where “approvals” are the hallmark of the day. The path of authenticity is “