Tag: catholicism

The Modern Wellness Cult and the Pitfall of Spiritual Gluttony

June 23, 2024

Our modern culture is obsessed with self-gratification. We are constantly bombarded with the message that “wellness” is the ultimate goal of life, and that we should seek after it in everything we do. This excessive focus on the self is especially sneaky because it parades under the banner of necessary self-care. We all need to … More The Modern Wellness Cult and the Pitfall of Spiritual Gluttony

A Few Thoughts on the Fundamental Problem of Modern Psychology and How to Fix it

May 4, 2024

Those who are close to me know that I have a rather complex relationship with modern psychology. As a teenager and young adult, I was deeply fascinated by this science. I have always been naturally inclined to ask myself the “why” of my feelings, thoughts, and behaviors and to search for the hidden roots of … More A Few Thoughts on the Fundamental Problem of Modern Psychology and How to Fix it