(Justin Deschamps) The following article describes six reasons why we fall in love. In an effort to make this piece more robust, I’ll also describe the fundamental psychological reality of image association vs. primary phenomena. That’s a fancy way of saying there’s a difference between the actual object of our affection and our impression of that object. Recognizing that this difference exists is essential to cultivate lasting and fulfilling relationships.
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9 Ways That Adversity During Childhood Can Alter Your Brain
(Justin Deschamps) Early childhood experiences are some of the most influential in our lives. Psychologists have long acknowledged that the environment we’re raised in plays a crucial role in shaping our attitudes, desires, and behavior. Most of us, despite having well-intentioned parents, weren’t raised in ideal conditions, resulting in the accumulation of issues that cause problems in life. But these can be overcome with the right perspective and focus.
The Mirror Test and the Problem of Other Minds
(Benjamin Mitchell-Yellin, Ph.D.) What the debate about self-awareness reveals about understanding other minds.
15 Quotes by Silk Road’s Dread Pirate Roberts that Show Why Ideas are So Dangerous to the State
(Isaac Davis) The internet’s first successful global black market was Silk Road, a website founded by ‘Dread Pirate Roberts,’ the web pseudonym of Ross Ulbricht.
You Don’t Have to React to Everything That Upsets You — Reclaim the Power of a Positive Attitude | Mind Hacks
(Justin Deschamps) Our emotions and reactions to things in life can often be overwhelming. Despite advances in the modern age, most of humanity still suffers from the trappings of an unmastered mind, never having learned how to manage their being. But there are proven and effective methods of regulating your reactions. Below you’ll learn that you can, in fact, manage your reactions, and in doing so, you’ll finally experience the peace of mind and tranquility of heart that makes life progressively more rewarding and joyful.
9 Things Unloved Children Have To Deal With As Adults — And How to Get Your Power Back
(Justin Deschamps) Children need love and nurturing to fulfill their potentials in life. As a student of psychology, particularly, developmental psychology, I can attest to the fact scores of studies have been conducted suggesting the formative years of your life are critically important. The following 9 symptoms of an unloved child relate to how you define yourself in life, what’s called your personal narrative. If we learn to retake control of our personal narrative, everything in life gets easier and better.
6 Reasons Why The Universe Sends The ‘Right People’ Into Our Lives
(Justin Deschamps) Life is more about your philosophy than it is about your circumstances. Yes, we should and can tailor the environmental conditions in our lives for maximum fulfillment, empowerment, and benefit. But in most cases, the control we can exercise on the outside world is extremely limited. The best way to nurture a happy, productive, and fulfilling life is to develop a taste for challenge and to embrace the unknown. Arguably the most impactful arena of human life is interpersonal relationships. If we can learn to develop gratitude for the people in our lives, we’ll cease to feel oppressed and develop more self-respect and empowerment.
Beat Insomnia: A Spiritual Guide to Healthy Sleep
(Wendy Leeds) It’s 3:17 a.m. You’ve been staring at the clock since 1:42 a.m., mind racing, body tense. In five hours you’re going to have to drag yourself to work, terrified that you’re going to fall asleep at your desk—again.
How to See Yourself as the Hero of Your Own Story
(Traci Pedersen) Now is your chance to to see yourself as the hero of your own tale.
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.
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.
Michael Tsarion | Malignant Feminization and the Modern World
Michael Tsarion | Malignant Feminization and the Modern World
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.
Soul Revival: 6 Ways to Discover Your Purpose in Life
(Mateo Sol) There’s a thin veil between our conscious Self and our Souls that over time thickens until we forget it ever existed. In doing so, we forget about the treasures, gifts and personal purpose that awaits us.
How Learning and Memory Relate to Free Will
(William R. Klemm Ph.D.) One common definition of “free will” is that a person can decide or choose among multiple alternatives without being forced by physical laws, luck, fate, or divine will. Most of us feel we are in charge of our choices when no outside force requires us to make a particular choice. But it is fashionable these days for scholars to insist that free will is an illusion, a trick the brain plays on us. I will spare you the philosophical knots of specious assumptions and convoluted logic that scholars tie themselves into.