Swirls of narcissism wash over us, through us and around our planet. Like unpredictable weather; they sweep us in funnel clouds of fury, pound over us like waves crash us on rock and sand, suck us in and up to the heights where we’re soaring, then out to an endless sea.  We thrill to a…

Being the self-conscious people that we are, some of us may wonder if we have the characteristics of narcissism.  Here’s a simple test: Do you ever wonder if you are narcissistic?  Circle one: a.)   Never. b.)   Seldom. c.)   Occasionally. d.)   Often. e.)   Always. If you answer A or E, you…

It is a strange September.  I was slated to be in China on a long anticipated diplomatic tour as part of a handpicked family mental health delegation.  The terrorist attack on the Pentagon and World Trade Centers grounded all plans, including our flight to Shanghai.  Instead of being wined and dined in grand style, my…