Why middle-aged people have a duty to be self-centered
I used to think writing about myself was narcissistic. After reading the works of psychologist Carl Jung, I see midlife introspection as a necessityLast year, I described being an author to my child’s third grade classroom as “doing homework and writing reports all the time”. I often write personal narrative, and it occurred to me that I am constantly researching and expounding on myself.I might have felt self-conscious about this in my twenties or thirties, afraid of seeming narcissistic. But now, nearing 50, I don’t care – because, following an interest that grew into enthrallment, I’ve been reading the works of the psychologist Carl Jung.No sex drive and a ‘tanking libido’: how I redefined intimacy in midlifeFirst my left knee, then my right: my middle-aged body’s betrayalPerimenopause has brought chaos to my life – but also peace Continue reading...
I used to think writing about myself was narcissistic. After reading the works of psychologist Carl Jung, I see midlife introspection as a necessity
Last year, I described being an author to my child’s third grade classroom as “doing homework and writing reports all the time”. I often write personal narrative, and it occurred to me that I am constantly researching and expounding on myself.
I might have felt self-conscious about this in my twenties or thirties, afraid of seeming narcissistic. But now, nearing 50, I don’t care – because, following an interest that grew into enthrallment, I’ve been reading the works of the psychologist Carl Jung.
No sex drive and a ‘tanking libido’: how I redefined intimacy in midlife
First my left knee, then my right: my middle-aged body’s betrayal
Perimenopause has brought chaos to my life – but also peace Continue reading...
