Flying: A short-short story

The Case for Romantic Fantasy

As Valentine's Day approaches, we may be reminded that romance yields some of life’s highest highs and, alas, some of its lows. Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist, wrote, "I'm not saying that love always takes you to heaven. It can become a nightmare. That said, it's worth the risk." 

But for the less adventurous or those in a monogamous relationship, especially in the time of COVID, sometimes it can be wise to leave your romantic visions in the realm of fantasy. My Psychology Today article today offers some questions that may evoke a fantasy you’d like to enjoy.

Seven Fantasies That Have Helped My Clients' Reality

We often think of fantasies as useless distractions. 

But I have helped my clients use their fantasies as a first step toward identifying goals are both exciting and realistic.

My PsychologyToday.com article today offers seven. Perhaps one or more will trigger your own fantasy that will be a precursor to an exciting yet realistic goal.

19 Questions That Can Trigger a Fantasy

In my PsychologyToday.com article today, I offer 19 questions that can trigger interesting fantasies.