(Justin Deschamps) We’re implicitly social creatures. We are biologically, neurologically, psychologically, and spiritually designed to associate with other people, things and beings. Finding a balance between a healthy desire for social interaction is essential. Social media helps this in some ways, but it isn’t a replacement for true fulfillment and meaningful fellowship.
Psychology
Divine Masculine: The Truth about Masculinity, Alpha Vs Beta & Becoming the Conscious Creator (Part 1)
(Nicole Frolick) We hear a lot about the divine feminine throughout the spiritual community and with good reason. The DF represents the abstract, unknown parts of our shadow selves and currently this world is going through an upheaval of chaos to bring what needs to be healed to the surface. But we also have it’s counterpart energy, the divine masculine. And we aren’t hearing as much information about the DM. In fact, I receive a lot of emails and comments from men who want to understand their masculine energies, but don’t know where to start.
Low Sex Drive in Women: 9 Causes and 7 Simple Solutions
(Dr. Edward F. Group) If you have trouble feeling “in the mood,” you’re not the only one. Low sex drive in women is one of the most commonly reported sexual problems.[1] Whether it’s caused by pregnancy, menopause, stress, or fatigue, loss of libido in women can happen at any time of life.
Game of Thrones Shows How Power, Without Ethics, Turns Heroes Into Monsters
(Justin Deschamps) The following article wonderfully discusses how power corrupts. I want to add to this by saying it’s not actually power, per say, that corrupts. It’s power in the hands of an immature immoral person that corrupts.
Perseverance Toward Life Goals Can Fend Off Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorders
(Science Daily) People who don’t give up on their goals (or who get better over time at not giving up on their goals) and who have a positive outlook appear to have less anxiety and depression and fewer panic attacks, according to a study of thousands of Americans over the course of 18 years. Surprisingly, […]
Government Crackdowns on Social Media Fuel Violence, Studies Show
(Jan Rydzak) In the wake of a series of coordinated attacks that claimed more than 250 lives on April 21, the government of Sri Lanka shut off its residents’ access to social media and online messaging systems, including Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube, Snapchat, and Viber. The official government concern was that “false news reports were spreading through social media.”
Dharma, a Path Toward Truth and a Meaningful Life
(Exploring your Mind) Those who act rightfully, those who obey, understand, and practice Dharma, get the benefits of the cosmic ordering. It brings them happiness, mystical ecstasy, which gives them a sense of well-being and fulfillment.
Sharenting: The Risks of Putting your Child on Social Media
(Explore Your Mind) Knowing when it’s right to post something on social media is one of your duties as a parent. Learn about the risks of putting your children on social media.
When You Compare Yourself to Strangers on Social Media
(Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S.) When you say it out loud, it sounds silly, comical, and absurd. But in the moment, you can’t help but compare yourself to strangers on social media.
Making Love All the Time
(Linda and Charlie Bloom) If we define lovemaking broadly, we can make love anywhere, any time—and many couples do! Having sex is what most people mean when they use the phrase. Of course, sex can be a wonderful form of lovemaking and is a real expression of love for one another.
25 Quotes to Foster Emotional Resilience
(Therese J. Borchard) “I ask not for a lighter burden, but broader shoulders,” says a Jewish proverb. That is the essence of emotional resilience … broader shoulders. We can’t control what illness we are diagnosed with, what tragedies come our way, or how many disappointments we will run into in our day.
Symmetry between Parents and Children
(Exploring your Mind) When there is symmetry between parents and their children, children believe that they’re their parents’ peers. The parents have no authority over their children, and the children have a hard time developing their own identity. Instead, they copy what they see in their parents, including trauma and anxiety.
Psychopaths and Sociopaths — Schadenfreude: Your Pain is My Gain
(Neuroscience News) Schadenfreude, or taking pleasure from the misfortune of others, can be contagious and leads to a vicious cycle of mistreatment of a victim, especially in a competitive workplace.
How to Stop Giving Away Your Personal Power, and Ways to Take it Back
(Robin Schwartz) How many times have you wanted to reach out to someone, but you were afraid to seem needy? Or perhaps you were worried about what another person might think of you, or even that they might not respond to you?
Scientists Unveil a ‘Brain Decoder’ That Turns Neural Activity Into Speech
Scientists Unveil a ‘Brain Decoder’ That Turns Neural Activity Into Speech