The first step across the dividing line is always the hardest. When confronted with an uncomfortable situation, our instincts are to fight or flee. This is natural. In western society, and American society in particular, we are trained from birth to avoid unpleasantness if possible and to kick its ass if it won't leave us alone. Many of the people who find this website will read a post or two and click away in a) disgust/anger/annoyance, b) confusion, c) fear or d) apathy. That's to be expected because the ideas we're going to discuss here are not warm and cuddly - but I think they're important. So before we dig in, I'd like to give you a few tips on how to read my posts without feeling the urge to launch yourself off the nearest tall building.
