The Necessity of This Time: An Existential-Humanistic Reflection

By Chuck Craytor ABSTRACT This paper explores my existential-humanistic journey, highlighting themes of authenticity, freedom and responsibility, death and living in this world, contingency, and the balance between isolation and connectedness. Through personal narratives, reflections, and encounters, I examine the relationship between personal transformation and the broader implications for psychotherapists, facilitators, and communities. The paper […]
In Memory of September 11th

Acting on a prayer for Love

I was thinking of God recently. I was hearing a voice of love. You might not believe in God. And that’s OK. If we sat in conversation you might find that my idea of God is not what you would expect. What if God was love? We might ask if God can heal the world’s […]
Listen, trust, and turn insight into Action

Sometime ago I accepted an invitation to go rock-climbing with a friend, an experienced climber. It was my first climb and something I had wanted to do for years. The experience turned out to be much more challenging than I had imagined. My objective was simply to reach the top. I had barely begun when […]