In a sense, all of my books have been about a 'poisonous pedagogy,' which engenders a culture of obedience, this underlying theme of patriarchal systems. John Bradshaw bookcultureengender Change image and share on social
In my family, as in all dysfunctional families, instead of parents who act as strong and nurturing role models for their children, you get these needy people who use their children. I was the kid who tried to take on the marriage. John Bradshaw actchilddysfunctional share on social
The spiritual quest is not some added benefit to our life, something you embark on if you have the time and inclination. We are spiritual beings on an earthly journey. Our spirituality makes up our beingness. John Bradshaw addbeingbeingness share on social
You can find more traditional Shakespeare than we do. But what we want to bring to these works is energy, passion, freshness. John Bradshaw bringenergyfind Change image and share on social
The idea of evil is always subject to denial as a coping mechanism. John Bradshaw copedenialevil Change image and share on social
Our beliefs create the kind of world we believe in. We project our feelings, thoughts and attitudes onto the world. I can create a different world by changing my belief about the world. Our inner state creates the outer and not vice versa. John Bradshaw attitudebeliefchange share on social
I know from my own clinical work that when people are beaten and hurt, they numb out so that they can't feel anymore. John Bradshaw anymorebeatclinical Change image and share on social
Healthy shame is an emotion that teaches us about our limits. Like all emotions, shame moves us to get our basic needs met. John Bradshaw basicemotionhealthy Change image and share on social
As a child I was not allowed to express my feelings, so I had to go back through therapy and express the child's pain. John Bradshaw allowbackchild Change image and share on social
Children are natural Zen masters; their world is brand new in each and every moment. John Bradshaw brandchildmaster Change image and share on social
