Archives for February 2006

Jung’s Typology vs. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Yesterday’s Singer quote on intuition and feeling generated some confusion because she (interpreting Jung) says feeling is a judging process. But, but – but, if the MBTI is based on Jung’s typology, why does it consider feelings as a separate function from judging? Wha’sup wit dat? Here are the differences between Jung’s types and the […]

Hope as an Obstacle

Thich Nhat Hanh: Hope is important, because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today. But that is the most that hope can do for us – to make some hardship lighter. When I think deeply about the nature […]

Product Recommendation: Champion Chip Cookies

Possibly the best mass-market cookie ever: Newman’s Own Organics Champion Chip Cookies. Specifically, the Double Chocolate Mint Chip. (Mint Flavored Chocolate Chip Cookies with Chocolate Morsels.) At just two inches diameter – they’re so cute! – you can eat dozens and not realize it. Great for all-night blogging!