(Exploring Your Mind) Corporal punishment used to be common as a way to “motivate” students to learn. The idea is that knowledge gained through pain can be more intense and long-lasting. So what does this process look like on a cerebral level?
Consciousness
Ex Defense Intelligence Agency Director Shares What He’s Learned About ‘Psychic’ Dreaming
(Arjun Walia) The most astonishing fact about studies within the realm of parapsychology (Psi) is that they are often shunned by the mainstream media and this comes despite the fact that they have extremely high amounts of credibility within the realms of academia.
David Lonebear Sanipass — Ancient Star Teachings and the Copper Scrolls
David Lonebear Sanipass — Ancient Star Teachings and the Copper Scrolls
A Better Way To Educate and Raise Children — Observational vs Entertainment Based Parenting
(Exploring Your Mind) Although educating a child is a beautiful experience, it can also be a monumental challenge. Today, in spite of (or maybe because of) all the available information, we seem more confused than ever about how to raise children. In this article, psychologist Miguel Ángel Rizaldos shares some tips on how to do better for our little ones.
The People Around You Shape Who You Are
(Exploring Your Mind) Although it’s easy to believe that you have control over who you are, the people around you profoundly shape who you are. There are no “neutral” environments or surroundings. Other people’s words and actions have an influence over you. It would be nice to think that all of that influence is positive and […]
The Psychology of Superstition
(Exploring Your Mind) Superstition has always been a part of our lives. In fact, every single culture has its own superstitious customs. For example, in some areas of Russia, breaking a dish is a good omen. It’s as if each superstition had some kind of specific usefulness in our daily lives and individual situations. Read on to discover the psychology of superstition!
Experiences of God – Whether Spontaneous or Via Psychedelics – Bring Lasting Mental Health Benefits
(Nikki Harper) Research from John Hopkins University and the Council of Spiritual Practices has confirmed something we may have instinctively guessed at – a spiritually significant encounter with whatever you believe to be god brings mental health benefits which can last for decades after the encounter.
The Final Full Moon Of This Decade On 12/12 At Exactly 12:12 AM Is Precisely 6,666 Days From 9/11
(Michael Snyder) A few days ago, hardly anyone had heard about “the 12/12 warning”, but now the Internet is buzzing with lots of speculation about what it could possibly mean. On December 12th at exactly 12:12 AM eastern time, we witnessed the very last full moon of this entire decade.
The Mysterious Origins Of Merlin The Magician: Evil Wizard Or Wise Tutor?
(Harrison Kirk) Even those who know little about world history have likely heard of Merlin the Magician. The mythology which has been built up around him has endured for centuries, even though most have no idea exactly where the character of Merlin came from. Also, was Merlin benevolent or malevolent?
Impatient People – “I Want it All, and I Want it Now”
(Exploring Your Mind) Impatience makes you rush through life, frustrated, angry and unhappy. Although it isn’t easy to get along with an impatient person, there are some strategies that can help you.
Ancient Female Death Cults — Michael Tsarion [Part 1 of 2] | Dauntless Dialogue
Ancient Female Death Cults — Michael Tsarion [Part 1 of 2] | Dauntless Dialogue
Psychology of Déjà Vu or “Postdiction Bias”
(Neuroscience News) For many, déjà vu is just a fleeting, eerie sensation that “I’ve been here before.” For others, it gets even eerier: In that moment of unsettling familiarity, they also feel certain they know what’s going to happen next – like, a girl in a white shirt is going to pass me on the left.
Facts About Reincarnation That Will Question Everything
Facts About Reincarnation That Will Question Everything
Should We Call Addiction Attachment Instead?
(Exploring Your Mind) Addiction leads to a bond, which is basically a way of relating to the world, an object, a behavior, or a substance. This is why we say that what we know about addiction “is false” and that we should call it attachment instead.
Stressed to the Max? Deep Sleep Can Rewire the Anxious Brain
(Neuroscience News) When it comes to managing anxiety disorders, William Shakespeare’s Macbeth had it right when he referred to sleep as the “balm of hurt minds.” While a full night of slumber stabilizes emotions, a sleepless night can trigger up to a 30% rise in anxiety levels, according to new research from the University of California, Berkeley.