Here's a fun share from American author Norman Mailer on the Hipster's relationship to sexuality and orgasm. Enjoy!

*Source: "The White Negro" by Norman Mailer (1957)

Psychoanalyst Robert Linder wrote, "By nature, man is a rebel." Yet, when consumed by the myth of adjustment, and subsequent domestication, the Mass Man becomes a prisoner of conformity selling his soul to go along to get along. Here's another passage from Linder as he so eloquently explains the above social psychology.

Source: "Prescription for Rebellion" by Robert Linder (1952)

*Photo by Ron Jones

"A fully developed and individualized sense of self, a strong ego, is a necessity for everyone who desires freedom."

Here's another passage by American psychoanalyst Robert M. Linder. The roles so many of us play at the expense of even knowing ourselves...who are we? Why are we here? What do we stand for? Are we mere actors on the stage of life going from one prostituted role to the next depending upon the immediate pet trick request?

As it has long been written..."Know Thyself"

Source: "Prescription for Rebellion" by Robert Linder (1952)

"You are not fragile. Engage." 

One of my good friends, who is a combat veteran, gave me a small green book entitled, "RULES FOR A KNIGHT." It's a book passed around with returning combat veterans and PTSD groups. The book re-enters Circa 1483 with so many great passages that I found quite profound. I highly recommend reading it...then passing it along to others too.

*Source: "RULES FOR A KNIGHT" by Ethan Hawke (Cited Edition 2020)

"Adjustment is, rather, an insiduous force that has played, and plays now, a significant role in the affairs of men and their civilizations. Careless allegiance to it has had drastic consequences." -Robert Linder (1952)

Another fascinating share from psychoanalyst Robert M. Linder as he explains the human psychology of expanding out towards the frontiers and edges and how the reverse patterns decay and destroy through societal decline. This is a different way to explain the "Cycles of Civilization" that are so well documented throughout time...all societies follow these predictable patterns, so if you want to know where America is going--here you go. If you don't like it, change course.

Source: "Prescription for Rebellion" by Robert M. Linder (1952).

We'll get back to a straight-up PE topic today--the importance and teaching methods for learning the illusive "Hip Hinge" movement. Take an interesting trip with me while I explain some methods, cueing, and philosophy behind how and why I teach the hip hinge as we go from the technical to the tears to the triumphs!

Also see: Ivan Ivanov Bulgarian Bag Demo Video 

*Photo by Ron Jones: Ivan Ivanov with Bulgarian Bags & The Path of Glory

Here's a rational rant about numerous ways we infantize American youth. The end result is wrapped up by "Super Bowl" rings for youth football champions. Lest we forget what history has clearly taught...that failure is mandatory for success.

*Photo by Ron Jones

Another short passage from the brilliant American psychologist Robert Linder and his book, "Prescription for Rebellion." Today, Linder and Chapter V "Adjustment: Causes and Consequences." What have been the life patterns of mankind? Here's the bumper sticker version according to Linder.

Source: "Prescription for Rebellion" by Robert M. Linder (1952).

"The problem that faces humankind at this moment in history is a problem in conversion." --Robert Linder

Here's another brief share by American psychologist Robert M. Linder. This passage comes from his book, "Prescription for Rebellion." Consider the attributes of rebellion and non-conformity to the contribution and elevation of mankind...the arts, free thinkers, those who dared to question...and resist.

Source: "Prescription for Rebellion" by Robert M. Linder (1952).
*Photo by Ron Jones @ The Last Book Store, Los Angeles, CA

I made another observation while at Costco last week. This time it was a nice senior couple in front of me in line that was dressed really nice--so nice it got me thinking that they were out of step with the current times.