Why Isn’t Life More Meaningful? Thoughts on Marxist Alienation, Wage Labor and Suffering
You have a job. And you probably don’t like it. Why? The reasons are varied. Maybe you don’t make enough.
Author: Anthony Tshering
Hello! You’ve reached the personal blog of Anthony Tshering, psychotherapist and writer. Originally from California, I have studied at Santa Clara University, Hunter College, and The Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. I am now based in Brooklyn.
Creativity, Capitalism and Alienation: Karl Marx’s Theories on Work
“Alienation” is not a phrase you will hear in the mental health field often. If you do, it is commonly
Why Self- Acceptance and Letting Go Are Essential for Happiness
Our brains are excellent at keeping us alive. They keep all the functions of your body going and running harmoniously.
What I Learned About Romance From Wong Kar-Wai’s “In The Mood For Love”
It is raining. Only the patter of drops can be heard against the rooftops. A man in a gray suit
3 Ways to Face Impermanence, Loss and Death
You will die. That much is certain. It is only a question of when. And between your death and now,
The Way of Nature, The Way of Grace: Why Terrence Malick Is The Most Spiritual of Modern Filmmakers
“The nuns taught us there are two ways through life, the way of Nature, and the way of Grace. You
We’re Fucked. Now What? Vegas In The Time of Climate Change (written August 2019)
The Bellagio Hotel rises up on this hot July night like a moth stretching its antennas to the sky. Staring
What Is The Point of Being Alive? Reflections on God, Death, Meaning and Spirituality
“Do you pray?” I once asked a patient.
“No, I’ve never been able to for some reason” she paused. “Do you?”
“No,” I said. “Because I don’t know if anyone is listening.”
Buddhist Therapist 