by Julie Mounteer Hawker
January 7, 2015
It’s taken me almost two days to write this first sentence. I’ve spent time pondering this topic and reviewing books and articles in half-hearted attempts at inspiration. I’ve also been … Read more
Don’t Be Blind to the Double Bind!
by Julie Mounteer Hawker
August 12, 2012
Consider the following interpersonal verbal and/or nonverbal scenarios between two individuals: You confront a friend about his or her eating disorder, drug addiction, covert hostility (or whatever). He or she … Read more
Breaking the Binds of the Double Bind
by Julie Mounteer Hawker
August 10, 2012
Can you solve the following dilemma taught by Zen Buddhists? Be aware that logic will not solve this problem. Zen philosophy often emphasizes “enlightenment” over logic: You are a student … Read more
Feeling the Gravitational Pull of Ordaining Women to the Priesthood?
by Julie Mounteer Hawker
January 7, 2014
“Houston, do you copy? Are you there? Anyone? Do you hear me? I am off structure, and I am drifting!” Read more