The Dragon as a Universal Symbol The image of Saint George and the Dragon is recognized across human civilization. It appears in myths, religious symbolism, and psychological interpretations of the human psyche. The dragon is often described as a beast with fire within its depths. It guards something necessary, yet…
Emigration is usually understood as a geographical act: leaving one country, one language, one social system, and entering another. In political and sociological discourse, it is framed through numbers, borders, laws, and economic necessity. Yet this external movement often conceals a deeper psychological process — one that precedes, accompanies, and…
We live in a period that feels unpredictable, where the path forward is often shrouded in fog. Events around us may seem beyond our control, leaving many feeling uncertain about the future. Winning and losing, successes and setbacks, take on different meanings depending on the context. A comeback after a…
A Concept That Surprised Me When I first heard the term intersubjectivity, I thought it was just another abstract concept, one more idea competing for a place in psychotherapy textbooks. But as I explored it further, I began to see its depth. Intersubjectivity is not just theory. It is an…
On my home island, there is a small votive chapel right by the sea. I have always considered it the most beautiful—not because of its architecture or the view of the horizon, but because of the powerful symbolism it carries.Inside, its walls are covered with paintings of sailing ships, gifts…
Persona: The Mask We Wear The persona is the mask we present to the world. Sometimes it feels sturdy, like armor protecting us from judgment; other times it’s fragile, like a balloon inflated by expectation. The risk lies in mistaking the mask for who we truly are.Awareness means holding it…