Khalid Sohail
Writer Alias: Khalid SohailWriter Bio: Dr. Sohail is a practising Psychotherapist. He has a clinic of his own, ’Creative Psychotherapy Clinic,’ in Whitby, Ontario, Canada. He has also written a book describing the ‘Zone’ therapy titled, “The Art of Living in your Green Zone,” White Knight Publications, Toronto, Canada, 2002. More information is available at www.greenzoneliving.caBesides his professional work, he has other diverse interests. He is a poet of Urdu and English verse and also delves in philosophical, spiritual and mystical issues.
Column Name: Mind Space
Column Desc:
Being a student of human psychology and a practicing psychotherapist in Canada for more than twenty years I have been fascinated with the mysteries of the human mind that has remained an enigma for lay people as well as mental health professionals for centuries. In my columns I will explore the grey areas between normal and abnormal lifestyles and the challenges non-traditional people face when they interact with traditional families and conservative communities. It is intriguing to see how creative personalities experience breakdowns when they explore their spirituality and sexuality and how those breakdowns transform into breakthroughs, as they grow older and wiser. I will explore how people deal with their inner and outer dilemmas, resolve their emotional and social conflicts and learn the art of growing alone and growing together. I hope these columns will help the readers in their journey to self-discovery and awareness of the bright as well as the dark sides of human personalities.
January 25, 2012 05:46
Honour killings are one of the most psychologically complex, sociologically complicated, morally distressing and legally challenging violent crimes against humanity.
December 08, 2011 17:58
Although 7 billion individuals might be physically living in the 21st century, mentally they were living in different centuries. It was a Historical Meeting in more than one way.
April 18, 2011 16:57
Who are the men and women who choose to become assassins? What are their personal, political and religious motivations? Are they brainwashed by their cult leaders?
March 08, 2011 17:39
When Ghalib was creating his poems and Kafka was writing his stories, were they consciously trying to bring social changes? Kafka actually left two of his novels for his best friend, Max Boyd to burn but Boyd published them posthumously because he felt that they were masterpieces.
January 26, 2011 19:58
Religion and Science are two abstract concepts that are known to the world by their followers, the way trees are known by their fruits.
December 28, 2010 23:29
Ten characteristics in the personalities and lifestyles of leaders of humanity -- six reflecting the bright side and four reflecting the dark side of their personality.
November 16, 2010 14:16
Throughout human history traditional majority has been representing our glorious past and creative minority has been an inspiration for our golden future.
September 21, 2010 22:41
At the end of the conference it was decided that in the 21st century the world needed a new philosophy that would promote the idea of One God, One Religion, One World and One Humanity.
August 17, 2010 01:18
How do we deal with people who kill innocent citizens to promote their religious, economic or nationalist ideology?
April 04, 2010 23:54
The more evolved human beings have developed three characteristics, the 3Cs. Critical Thinking, Creative Imagination and Compassionate heart.
February 03, 2010 22:48
"It is never too late to become what you might have been."
January 06, 2010 20:52
He was shy and reserved socially, but he was quite passionate and expressive in his poems. His fascination with women lasted all his life. Some of those women became his muse and inspired him to create his masterpieces.
November 05, 2009 23:28
In the beginning of our marriage I considered it a routine question of a typical wife and did not give it much importance. But gradually that question became my emotional problem.
October 13, 2009 10:19
Since human body was mortal human beings believed in immortal soul and connected that belief with the belief of immortal and eternal God. In the last few centuries there has been a third model that is becoming more popular in the world. It is the secular
September 10, 2009 23:51
I have read the descriptions of spiritual experiences in the religious and holy books but this is the first time I read a biological, neurological and secular description of spirituality (Dr Jill Taylor’s book, My Stroke of Insight)
August 07, 2009 13:05
Pakistan is experiencing a major existential crisis. But crises are mixed blessings which can lead to regression or progression. They can cause a breakdown or become a fertile ground for a breakthrough.
July 03, 2009 11:09
Since human sexuality is intimately connected with social morality, such relationships are judged on moral grounds rather than understood on psychological basis.
June 09, 2009 09:24
It is ironic that in the contemporary world, leaders of religious, spiritual and secular traditions claim that their ideologies and philosophies promote peace, but we see their followers continue to kill each other.
May 11, 2009 06:12
His sense of guilt as a father, husband and son even made him question the moral basis of his idealistic lifestyle. In one of his letters he wonders whether idealism is one form of selfishness.
March 26, 2009 10:28
Mandela’s life story highlights the dilemmas and dreams of a revolutionary and a profile of a successful guerrilla warrior.
March 10, 2009 12:53
Are they motivated by love or hate? Do they promote peace or violence? Are their leaders progressive or regressive? Do they take their communities to a higher or a lower level of human evolution?
February 02, 2009 22:38
Humanity is passing through an adolescent phase as is at a crossroads. All of us have to make certain choices. We can choose the path of collective suicide or the path of peace and harmony.
January 14, 2009 07:34
Since abuse in many men is far more emotional than physical or sexual, they generally do not come to the attention of police and mental health professionals.
November 25, 2008 08:22
Many people are surprised how the same routine life that provides stability and security starts to kill creativity, spontaneity and love. When monogamy turns in monotony.
November 04, 2008 20:49
To have a better understanding of the psyche of Al-Qaeda we need to understand the ideology, personality and political strategy of the organization’s leaders as well as the followers.
October 02, 2008 00:05
What would you do with religious fundamentalists, especially those who adopt militant practices, have violent consciousness, and have become involved in armed struggle...
September 10, 2008 00:11
When we reflect upon the reactions of Muslims from different parts of the world we see certain tendencies emerging in the last few years.
August 11, 2008 01:06
A famous American novelist Henry Miller once wrote, “Humans work while gods play
June 17, 2008 17:43
Of all of Freud’s admirers and critics, the most complex, complicated and troubled relationship was of Carl Jung. He started as an admirer and ended as a critic.
May 14, 2008 01:48
He likes to be in the centre of controversy and to achieve that he challenges every literary, social, religious, moral and sexual taboo that he comes across.
April 13, 2008 20:38
It is interesting that as our culture is changing and many women are reluctant to take on motherly duties, more men are becoming motherly and nurturing.
February 28, 2008 23:36
It is ironic that those men who become caring towards their wives are sometimes called sissy, wimp and 'zan mureed'
January 08, 2008 21:32
When Eastern women become financially and emotionally independent their husbands start losing control and become abusive and violent
December 10, 2007 00:29
Human beings are conditioned by their families and communities and violent cultures produce violent people.
November 01, 2007 11:32
Spouses have to offer financial, economic and social sacrifices to maintain a marital relationship with creative personalities. Karl Marx was no exception.
October 03, 2007 13:42
Knowledge about alcohol use and abuse allows people to make responsible choices rather than hiding the problem or relying on traditional myths that are hundreds of years old.
September 07, 2007 02:09
Sex education based on science, medicine and human psychology rather than cultural and religious superstitions help make rational and responsible choices in life.
July 24, 2007 00:23
Rather than committing collective suicide and perishing as a species, I hope we grow to the next stage of human evolution and create a secular, humanistic and peaceful world.
June 07, 2007 11:29
Depression, like love, is probably one of the most misunderstood words of English language. It has been a mystery for lay people and professionals as it means different things to different people.
April 25, 2007 00:20
In this land of eminent scientists, avant-garde artists and Oscar award winning actors and directors, we also see the worst serial killers and mass murderers. For some their dreams come true and for others they turn into violent nightmares.
April 08, 2007 22:23
Psychologists are well aware that symbolic and metaphorical thinking develops only when the human mind reaches a certain level of mental maturity.
March 04, 2007 23:45
The Role of Mystics, Artists and Scientists in Human Evolution
Creative people have been in a minority but they have lead the majority on the path of human evolution.
February 08, 2007 11:03
Ironically, twentieth century that started with guerrilla warriors, followers of Lenin, promoting Communism, ended with Muslim guerrilla warriors, followers of Osama, attacking Communism
January 09, 2007 10:43
Even in the 21st century many human beings still have a tribal mentality---all that has changed is the definition of the tribe and the nature of tribal war.
December 08, 2006 09:32
We need to see a day when people with mental illness can live respectfully and peacefully and do not fear to be persecuted and penalized because of their emotional problems.
November 09, 2006 01:27
Creative people are are more at risk to suffer from mental illness than general population as creativity and insanity are genetically transmitted in the same families.
October 18, 2006 09:07
Creative children prefer to follow the trails of their hearts rather than the highway of tradition. If their efforts are supported then their trails become the highways of the next generation
September 12, 2006 09:46
I discovered the sad reality that the incidence of serial killers and mass murderers has been gradually increasing worldwide in the last few decades. I was further intrigued to find out that America has the highest rate of serial killers per capita.
August 22, 2006 09:09
A ’suicide bomber’ symbolizes a contradiction, vulnerable yet strong. He wants to die and yet also live forever. He is the most rational being in planning his attack and yet acts in the most irrational way by being destructive to himself and o
August 07, 2006 00:49
When temporal lobe of right side of the brain is stimulated, human beings have special experiences that are known as ’spiritual experiences’ in religious traditions and literature.
July 06, 2006 23:11
The biggest tragedy is that there is an increasing number of simple, innocent, naive and gullible people who follow these pseudo-mystics and after wasting a lot of time, money and energy realize that they were misguided and mislead.
June 08, 2006 21:32
Since intimate relationships bring out the best and worst in all of us it is important to know what hurdles people have to cross to initiate and maintain healthy and mature romantic relationships
May 18, 2006 07:52
Jealousy is a reflection of personal insecurities. Such people have poor self-confidence and self-worth. They do not like themselves and are not proud of what they do. They feel either unattractive physically or uninteresting as people
April 17, 2006 04:10
Over the years, as I listened to my patients’ fantasies, I found that most people behave in a way that is socially acceptable but in their private lives they fantasize about their real wishes and desires, reflecting their true nature
March 09, 2006 21:14
As a student of human psychology I feel that the mystery of internet relationships stimulates people’s imagination and they start the relationships where reality merges with fantasy
February 20, 2006 23:14
Are we going to be ostriches or we are ready to face the reality, the truth of extra-marital affairs?
January 02, 2006 22:16
A person leading a normal life is living in a 'Green Zone'. A person who is suffering a nervous breakdown and has a dysfunctional life is living in the 'Red Zone'. Where do Robert and Leslie fit in?
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