(Gerald Sinclair) Self-actualized people are people who are maximizing their potential. They are doing the best that they are capable of and are always seeking self-fulfillment.
Psychology
Stunning Science Finding Obliterates Previous Understanding of How the Brain Is Structured; It’s Not Based on Regions Controlling Body Parts
(Earl Garcia) The scientific community has long believed that the brain is organized by regions controlling specific organs and body parts. However, a recent study could shake this fundamental knowledge, stating that the brain might actually be organized by function and not merely by specific regions. As part of the study, a research team from the University College London and the Weizmann Institute of […]
The Universal Law of Karma
(Azriel ReShel) Some years ago while staying at the ashram of the Indian saint, Ramana Maharshi, nestled at the foot of the forest covered mountain of Arunachala, I read the great sage’s sacred words, etched above a doorway: “Whatever is destined not to happen will not happen, try as you may. Whatever is destined to happen will happen, do what you may to prevent it. This is certain. The best course, therefore, is to remain silent.”
Pornography and the Sexualization of Children are Distorting Their Perceptions
(Carolanne Wright) Like everyone else growing up in the 70’s, I was not immune to the messages that bombarded us constantly from television, the media and our culture at large. Even with the dawn of feminism in the US — and a good amount of opportunity with sports and outdoor time in nature — I still absorbed plenty of questionable information about what it meant to be female.
Michael Tsarion | Malignant Feminization and the Modern World
Michael Tsarion | Malignant Feminization and the Modern World
Couples That Roast Each Other On the Regular Last Longer Than Those That Don’t, Study Claims
(Gerald Sinclair) While you might think that when someone is picking at their significant other they are being mean but the truth is those two could be much closer than you realize. Apparently, the couples who are not afraid to laugh at themselves and one another end up sticking together much longer.
Why an Experience-Oriented Mindset Beats Goal-Orientation — Mind Hacks For Better Motivation and Attitude
(Justin Deschamps) “Seek purpose not pleasure”—words of wisdom to live by. Life in the modern world is extremely challenging. Between keeping up with social media, the latest cultural trends, earning a living, and staying healthy—life is more stressful than ever. When we feel stress, we tend to reach for pleasure seeking activities and vices to lift our mood. Goal-oriented strategies emphasize staying focused, which is generally good advice. But if we’re not stopping to appreciate the fruit of our efforts, we’ll train our subconscious in ways that greatly hinder fulfillment and long-lasting motivation.
8 Nutrients and 16 Foods to Boost Your Mood — What to Eat to Increase Happiness
(Food Revolution) As it turns out, what you eat can have a massive impact on your mood. Making a few simple changes to your diet can make a difference for your mental health. Discover the stunning power of mood-boosting foods and nutrients. Related The Compelling Link Between Food and Mood: Eating Real Food Plays a Significant Role […]
Narcissists, Sociopaths: Similarities, Differences, Dangers
(Bill Eddy LCSW, JD) Both of these personalities present a false self, so we must be aware.
The Difference Between Narcissism & Narcissistic Personality Disorder
(John M. Grohol, Psy.D.) People throw around the term “narcissism” all the time. And that’s not surprising, in an age where our technology (e.g., social networks and social media) reinforce narcissistic behaviors through social comparisons.
Ten Problems with Understanding Consciousness — An Epistemological (Philosophical) Overview
(Gregg Henriques, Ph.D.) On the surface, the concept of consciousness can seem pretty straightforward. It refers to what people are mentally aware of, right? Turns out it is more complicated than that. John Horgan recently released a book about the knotty issues that come up in attempting to deal with all the various mind-body problems.
Illuminati Insider | Chapter Fifteen: Core splits, Denial programming, the last Five Steps of Discipline
(Svali) Virtual Reality Programming
Virtual reality programming (VR) is a form of programming that has become more and more widely used in the past few decades. It involves the person being placed in VR headsets and suit while a cult created VR disk is used to run the program. It can be used to create 3D and holographic images, and especially is useful in scripted programming, and target practice sequences for assassin training. Under hypnosis , the person will really believe they are in the scene.
Social Media and Relationships
(Marisa T. Cohen Ph.D.) Research has shown that social media can affect the quality of our relationships. In fact, one survey study with 205 Facebook users, demonstrated that a higher level of Facebook usage was associated with negative relationship outcomes (Clayton, Nagurney, & Smith, 2013). In addition, those relationships experienced Facebook-related conflict (Clayton, et al., 2013). Facebook usage has also been shown to be linked to increased feelings of jealousy (Muise, Christofides, & Desmarais, 2009).
How Does Social Media Parasitize Your Brain?
(Douglas T. Kenrick Ph.D.) The desire to affiliate with other human beings is one of the most powerful human motivations. In his classic textbook Principles of Psychology, William James (1890) observed that social isolation can be a form of torture. “To one long pent up on a desert island,” James said, “the sight of a human footprint or a human form in the distance would be the most tumultuously exciting of experiences.” Supporting James’ insight, dozens of social psychological experiments attest to the psychological agony of being socially isolated (Williams & Nida, 2011).
To Predict The Future, The Brain Has Two Clocks
Summary: Researchers report there are two distinct ways in which we make temporal predictions, and these rely on different parts of the brain. The findings offer a new perspective on how humans calculate when to make a move.