(Svali) When confronted with the possibility that ritual abuse may occur, one of the first questions people ask is: “But if it’s real, why aren’t they caught?”. In other words, how can an organized society meet and execute rituals in secret, yet not leave any incriminating evidence which may lead to a conviction? How can such secrecy possibly be maintained in this day and age? Surely they would leave behind a ‘trail’ that would alert others as to what was happening.
Psychology
The Bullsh*t of “Good Vibes Only” (and Why Conflict Can Be Good)
(Justin Deschamsp) Can conflict be a good thing? Yes, it can. But in order to understand that, let’s break down what a conflict is in the realms of consciousness.
Our Words Literally Change Our Brain, So Speak Your Words Carefully and With Love
(Gerald Sinclair) While most of us do not think about the way we speak often, it has a serious impact on not only the people around us but ourselves as well. Of course, the world of researching this kind of thing is complicated but it is still quite clear that being overly negative can affect your brain itself.
27 Mind-Blowing Psychology Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
(Gerald Sinclair) Psychology is always throwing people through loops and taking them on turns they never thought they would take. And the farther you look, the more you will discover.
The Truth About the Rise in Children’s Mental Disorders
(Peter Gray Ph.D.) Rates of depression and anxiety among young people in America have been increasing steadily for the past 50 to 70 years. Today, by at least some estimates, five to eight times as many high school and college students meet the criteria for diagnosis of major depression and/or anxiety disorder as was true half a century or more ago. This increased psychopathology is not the result of changed diagnostic criteria; it holds even when the measures and criteria are constant.
What We Lose When We Lose Belief in God and the Supernatural
(Justin Deschamps) There are valid reasons to believe in a supernatural concept of existence. Psychologically, whether you consider yourself an atheist or not, you seem to act as if the universe is personal. More to the point how you define or contextualize yourself within existence describes a personal narrative that influences how you perceive the world and organize your life.
HIDDEN MESSAGES: The World in 2019 According to the Economist Magazine
(Vigilant Citizen) A look at the cryptic symbolism found on the cover of the Economist’s “The World in 2019” which includes the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. What are they trying to tell us?
How to Stop Your Shadow Self from Controlling You
(Kalia Kelmenson) When we keep our shadow hidden, it runs the risk of controlling us.
Study Finds Memories of Music Can’t Be Lost Due to Alzheimer’s or Dementia
(Gerald Sinclair) Just about everyone loves music, and recently, scientists discovered that music is especially important for Alzheimer’s patients. During a study they discovered the part of our brain that reacts to music is one of the few parts that we do not lose to the devastating brain disease.
Learning to Meditate: Four Common Questions
(Dusana Dorjee Ph.D.) Why meditate, for how long, which type to chose and how to find a teacher.
17 Signs You Have A High Vibration
(Gerald Sinclair) Everything on this planet has its own vibration. And most people who are living on a higher vibration don’t even realize it.
How Blaming Can Destroy Intimacy
(Randi Gunther Ph.D.) How to recognize the blaming patterns and behaviors.
What You See When You Look At These Inkblots Will Reveal Your Secret Personality Traits
(Elizabeth DeVille) It’s a controversial test among experts today, however, the Rorschach Test (better known as the inkblot test) has been used since it’s development in 1921 to provide insight into the human mind. But, how accurate could a blotch of ink be in predicting personality?
The Power of Color Psychology: How The Colors You Wear Can Alter Your Mood
(Elizabeth DeVille) The study of color psychology has long been used by businesses and marketing agencies to drive advertising decisions, using the impact of various colors to encourage you to spend your hard-earned dollars. However, have you ever stopped to consider the way the clothes you wear could impact your overall mood?
Neuromyth: Most People Use About 10 Percent of their Brains
(Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa, Ph.D.) One of the most prevalent myths in the popular press is that we use only 10% of our brains. This has been mentioned in more articles out to debunk myths than any other.[1] Unfortunately, despite efforts to eliminate the myth, even college-educated students believed this myth.[2] The Skeptical Inquirer[3] writes: