Ideals, Energy, Ambition, and Self-Reflection

     "J. Edgar" is a fascinating character study of a complex, well-meaning, energetic, ambitious, yet deeply troubled man. Hoover contributed much to criminal investigative science, but his unexamined inner life caused widespread suffering.
      "Ignoring the shadow side of our personalities can only lead to what Freud once called 'the return of the repressed'.” (Mark Epstein MD) It takes a mature human being to consciously self-reflect, and thus position herself to live well and serve others, minimizing 'collateral damage'.

"J. Edgar", Clint Eastwood's 2011 movie, starring Leonardo DiCaprio