John Petersen is quite an accomplished man. He was a naval flight officer in the United States Navy, and has worked at military institutions in the United States, including the National War College, the Institute for National Security Studies, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the National Security Council at the White House, and has had experience in business and […]
Consciousness
How Playing the Drums Changes the Brain
(Science Daily) People who play drums regularly for years differ from unmusical people in their brain structure and function. The results of a study by researchers from Bochum suggest that they have fewer, but thicker fibres in the main connecting tract between the two halves of the brain. In addition, their motor brain areas are organised more efficiently.
Knowledge Does Not Automatically Equal Awakening: Take Action on What You Know
(Catherine Cates) Being awake or conscious does not mean having a lot of knowledge about the universe, manifesting, psychic phenomena etc. You may well have such knowledge, but that does not necessarily mean that you are awake. It’s great to know about universal laws, but can you apply them? It’s interesting to know about angels, but does that help you wake up?
The Value of Persistence – Instill it in Children
(Exploring Your Mind) Learning the value of persistence allows children to grow up knowing that they can do great things.
The Lenticular Nucleus: The Center for Learning and Motivation
(Exploring Your Mind) The lenticular nucleus works in conjunction with other structures of the basal ganglia. Its connections have a lot to do with acquiring and improving skills.
Insight or Realization – What Does it Mean?
(Exploring Your Mind) Sometimes, there’s a sudden realization to find an explanation to something we did, that is, an insight.
Video: “Trauma Not Transformed Is Trauma Transferred”
(Alanna Ketler) “Trauma not transformed is trauma transferred.” It is important to know that there are many different forms of trauma, not necessarily what you might expect — be it a car accident, a soldier on the front line or sexual abuse. We can become traumatized in many ways; we often carry our trauma as wounding from our childhood. Even those who think they had a fairly decent upbringing could still carry some trauma within them, to varying degrees.
The Five Most Desirable Male Entities Used in Female Pornography, According to Google
(Justin Deschamps) An archetype is a term referring to an influence on consciousness that crosses cultural divides. For instance, the fact men and women seek each other out for the purpose of sex, romance, and fellowship is an archetypal human experience—it doesn’t matter where you come from or what you believe, the drive to pair-bond is a human drive. Psychologically, archetypes have an instinctual or biological aspect, wherein certain drives are “hardwired” in the human psyche, such as the desire to survive, to love and be loved, and to seek out joy and play. Within human sexuality, there are ancient drives that influence both men and women.
5 Virtues of Calm Minds
(Exploring Your Mind) A calm mind sees the world with greater clarity and perspective. It’s possible to put aside anxious or irrational thoughts to make better decisions.
Executive Intelligence – Characteristics
(Exploring Your Mind) Executive intelligence is a new paradigm to understand how individuals adapt to their surrounding environment.
Motherhood: Changes and What to Do about Them
(Exploring Your Mind) Motherhood marks a before and after in a woman’s life. Many things change. Therefore, you must make an extra effort, not only to adapt to the new things but also to get the best out of this new stage, which is full of emotions.
Studies on Plants Suggest Consciousness Exists As A Separate Entity From The Brain
(Arjun Walia) When it comes to the topic of consciousness, it’s something, in my opinion, all living life forms possess. Including plants, and I believe there is conclusive evidence for that. In fact, the question of whether consciousness is something that resides outside of the brain, or is a product of it, has long been the subject of scientific debate.
6 Days of Prayer: A lead up to The Grand Transformation Mass Meditation Event on 1/12/20
(Simon Esler) As we look towards January 12th, and The Great Transformation Mass Meditation Event on the horizon, we face an opportunity to offer very simple yet powerful support in the days leading up to it.
‘I Could Never Do That’ — and Other Myths We Tell Ourselves
(Beth Kurland, Ph.D.) There are five words that will stop you right in your tracks every time you say them. These words are familiar to many of us — they are words that have played over and over in my own head, and words I have heard from so many others over the years: “I could never do that.” When we say those words — especially when it is in the context of something that we would like to do — it can act as a dead end, causing us to reverse direction or stay stuck right where we are. It is hard to move forward when we take those words as fact.
Vulnerability is a Sign of Psychological Bravery
(Exploring Your Mind) Allowing yourself to be vulnerable is an act of bravery. In the end, a strong person isn’t one who manages to keep a fake image of happiness for a long time. You’re strong when you let your feelings out into the world, and when you accept your mistakes and pain.