[spoiler alert] Lars and the Real Girl is a film about a young man who begins to use a “Real Doll” mannequin, as if it is an actual companion and girlfriend, introducing her to family and friends. Surprisingly, this life-sized, sex doll becomes a part of the community. Everyone interacts with it, as if it is…
Writing
What will happen to the Self ?
In moving from one culture to another, one gains but also loses something. I am reminded of what happens, when we peel off each layer of ego consciousness – a profession, a role in a family, a societal position, race, gender, nationality and our name. What is left?
If Psychology were a Person
I return to Kawai-sensei Sr.’s books, whenever I stumble on a bump in the road of psychology. He repeatedly wrote that he does not see psychology as a science. When he had interviews with experts from other disciplines, he would not even defend psychology. I have found relief in his comments and sense the clarity…
Dualistic Tension
In 2005, I became aware of having dualistic tension within myself. As my stay in the United States lengthened, differences between my culture of origin and adoption became more evident. In graduate school, the gap between myself and my classmates felt acute. I was thinking about quitting school. Then I took a class taught by…