"Disenchantment"

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"Disenchantment" is a central concept in Buddhist psychology and various spiritual realms, yet it is poorly understood and not often emphasized. Disenchantment essentially describes the components of what is commonly referred to as "letting go," a capacity that is necessary for finding contentment even during the most stressful and difficult of times.

In the next meeting of the "Buddhism and Romantic Love Group" on Saturday, December 17, 2016, 9:30 to 10:45 AM, I will discuss the notion of disenchantment and, especially, its relevance for romantic relationships. I will suggest that because human development is largely invested in finding ways to making even adverse conditions "work," the capacity of the human mind to de-link and utilize what are called "disintegrative functions" is far less well developed. Working on this capacity is an important step toward balancing the mind and optimizing one's relational life.

Our next meeting of The Buddhism and Romantic Love Group will be on Saturday, December 17, 2016, 9:30 to 10:45 AM, at The Water Garden Business Center, 23421 South Pointe Drive, Suite 130, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653. The fee is $25.00. If you plan to attend, please RSVP ASAP to Dr. Tobin at 949-338-4388 or jt@jamestobinphd.com as space is limited to the first 14 persons who register to attend. Please note that this group is psychoeducational and does not constitute psychotherapy.

James Tobin, Ph.D. | 949-33-4388 | jt@jamestobinphd.com