Analysis Pieces
Because I love storytelling and analogy!
The Disintegrating Mando
On Disintegration and Values – Analysis of Season 1 of ‘The Mandalorian’
We all know Mandalorians are fond of a good disintegration with their weapons, but The Mandalorian is a tale of disintegration that goes beyond that! A look at season 1 of The Mandalorian TV series, and how we can witness the positive disintegration (and growth) of Din Djarin.
The Ugly Duckling: A Story of Giftedness and Disintegration
On Disintegration and Neurodivergence – Analysis of ‘The Ugly Duckling’
If you’ve been telling the story of The Ugly Duckling to your kids, you’ve probably been doing it wrong. It’s not about aesthetics – it’s about giftedness, neurodivergence, and inner transformation.
The Curse of Tony Stark
On Life With OE – A Character Study of Ironman
I take a look at some overexcitability problems through the lens of Tony Stark as his behaviour in the MCU, how this character is reflective of OE signs, and the OE problems Tony doesn’t have to deal with.
Why You’ll Never Walk Alone
On Disintegration – Lyrical analysis of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’
Gerry And The PaceMakers outline the keys to navigating times of disintegration.
An examination of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ the experience of getting through a period of disintegration, and an explanation of how shared human experience means that no matter how dark times become, you’re not alone.
The Disintegration of Jerry Maguire
On Level 2 and 3 Disintegration – A Review of Jerry Maguire
Why Jerry Maguire is the poster boy for level 2 and 3 positive disintegration, and an examination of the dynamisms at work on those levels.
Dabrowski and Alchemy
On Disintegration and Transformation – Exploration of Alchemy
What are the connections between the theory of positive disintegration, and ancient alchemy? Turns out more than you’d think. Dabrowski may have taken some inspiration from alchemists, but more interestingly, what those alechemists described in their texts may have been a disintegrative process.
How The Grinch Changed My Perspective
On Neurodivergence and Sensitivity – On Christmas, Overwhelm, and the story of The Grinch
I was feeling really overwhelmed at Christmas, but watching the original cartoon version of How The Grinch Stole Christmas gave me solace, and new insights into myself.
How The Mandalorian Explains Neurodivergence
I use the Mandalorian and the Star Wars universe to help explain how we can discuss neurodivergence in ways which better reflect the experiences of neurodivergent people