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A blog exploring issues relating to mental health, culture, philosophy, and spirituality.


The People Pleaser: A Depth Psychological Perspective
I'm a recovering "people pleaser". I write about my battle with "people pleasing" in my new book Green Flags: How To Be The Kind of...
Quique Autrey
Nov 1, 20244 min read


What We Lose When We Grow
“Explore how personal growth mirrors the natural process of shedding old identities"
Quique Autrey
Aug 27, 20247 min read


Slow Productivity: Meaningful Work At a Sustainable Pace
A few weeks ago, while perusing a table at Fabled Bookstore & Cafe, I came across Cal Newport's latest book, Slow Productivity: The Lost...
Quique Autrey
Jul 10, 20249 min read


The Terror and Exhilaration of Trusting Yourself
I recently finished Paul J. Leslie's wonderful book Perceptions and Possibilities: Strategic and Solution-Oriented Approaches to Working...
Quique Autrey
Feb 25, 20245 min read


Resisting Bad Faith: Bringing Sartre into Therapy
Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) was a renowned philosopher, novelist, playwright and political activist. Sartre is one of the key figures in...
Quique Autrey
Feb 1, 20247 min read


Outside the Circle: In Defense of Opacity & Inactivity
Plot Summary: Spoiler Alert The Circle (2017) is a dystopian science-fiction thriller based on Dave Egger's 2013 book of the same name....
Quique Autrey
Jan 30, 202412 min read


The Key as Gift: A Relational Perspective on Iron John
Savage Man vs Wild Man I'm looking forward to a conversation with Kent Dobson on the sacred masculine. Our conversation will be centered...
Quique Autrey
Jan 23, 20248 min read


In Pursuit of Meaningful Living: 3 Contributing Factors
In a recent podcast episode, Courtney Perry shared a story about her childhood that really struck a chord. Whenever asked what she wanted...
Quique Autrey
Jan 20, 20247 min read


Understanding the Fine Line: Reflection vs. Rumination
Socrates famously said, "the unexamined life is not worth living." As an introvert and 4 on the Enneagram, I thrive when I have plenty...
Quique Autrey
Jan 16, 202410 min read
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