For as long into the past as I remember, there hung on the wall above my grandparents’ bed a glass-framed black and white photograph, which I could almost reach when I stood on top of the bed. …
Politics
Undeniable truths to the nearsightedness of modern democratic politics
The first anniversary of the insurgence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 will likely bring a load of commentary and analysis on that shocking moment. …
philosophy
The reasons for the sinister truths we hide from each other, like decaying wounds
“Envy is pain at the good fortune of others.
We envy those who are near us in time, place, age, or reputation.”
— Aristotle
Envy is a silent disease, a poison that strangles — the green-eyed monster. It cripples connectedness to others; it spoils relationships and friendships. …
Politics in Medicine
A different kind of infection has afflicted American medicine
A contagious strain of political correctness known as “wokeness” was used recently by the American Medical Association and American Association of Medical Colleges in the form of a 54-page titled, “Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Language, Narrative and Concepts” (AHE).
This manual is an Orwellian attack on the English…
Politics
American rage has become a steady drumbeat in our lives
Children have temper tantrums because they don’t have the vocabulary, and they can’t identify feelings, resulting in screaming, yelling, crying, whining, and fussing. …
The fight against economic inequality isn’t so simple
In recent decades chatter about Americans living in a two-tier country — one where the super-rich are leaving the rest behind — has become a source of stress for many. It is said that incomes among the poor have risen to a smaller degree than those of the wealthy. And…
The world is filled with mind games. Deception. Deceit.
It goes on all the time, in politics, social circles, schools, governments, the media. The word “game” is used metaphorically in everyday life. This is a rich metaphor since the word game itself can be used in various ways.
It is interesting to look at how we use the word game in everyday language
Playing mind games — power games or head games — is…
A reflection on a community that can connect within
Communication is a foundational element of human life. Whether conversing with friends, performing for art, or dictating the law, we are linked by a standard set of communication skills and tools to understand each other and understand ourselves.
What is discourse community?
Discourse communities are a powerful component of human social structures, stemming from…
How do people hypothesize time?
Humans have a complex bond with time. Our modern lives are structured mainly by linear time and its precise measurement, a continuum that goes from the past through the present to the future. But is it continual, a march from one second to the next? …
Nearly everything in medicine and life holds some fundamental consequence
Ever since I was made available, I have been controversial, and it has been challenging to have a non-emotionally charged discussion about me.
What is it about me that elicits such strong emotions?
One of the reasons talking about me is so emotionally radioactive, inconsistent, and harsh is that those who support me are focused on the danger of the…
Henya Drescher
Psychological thrillers writer, wife, mother, weightlifter, gardener. Stolen Truth on Amazon. https://henyadrescher.com
