(Peter Dockdrill) What makes a species monogamous? New research has uncovered evidence of a universal genetic code that underlies monogamy in vertebrates.
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A Surprising Cause of Conflict in Relationships — and an Easy Remedy
(Lynn Margolies, Ph.D.) A common but often undetected source of conflict in relationships is harboring an inaccurate belief about your partner’s (or teenager’s) intentions. Our perception of why the other person did or didn’t do something, and what we believe that means — is often the true culprit behind persistent hurt, anger, and/or frustration — not just the behavior itself.
The 5 Elements of Life And Happiness According To Carl Jung
(Elizabeth DeVille) If there is one thing that we are all searching for in life, regardless of age, gender, culture, or religion, it’s the secret to living a happier life. Unfortunately, there is no one magical secret – instead, happiness is found in focusing on the smaller, daily decisions that we make.
Parents Beware: Food Causes Nutrition Deficiency: Soda and Fast Food Cripple Brain Development, According to New Study
(Michelle Simmons) A special issue of the journal Birth Defects Research: The Teenage Brain has concluded that the excessive consumption of junk food and energy drinks impairs the mental health of teenagers.
12 Things You Are Doing Right Now That Will Make You Hate Yourself In 10 Years
(Gerald Sinclair) We spend our lives making choices that follow us for the rest of our lives. And while these choices can sometimes benefit us, there are choices that haunt us for the rest of our lives. Many of these choices may seem like the best decision at the time, we later learn that our judgment may have been skewed.
The Nightmare of a False Accusation
(John Amodeo, PhD) You’re at a restaurant and your partner accuses you of being attracted to a man or woman sitting nearby. There has been distance in your relationship and your partner accuses you of having an affair. You’re late for a date and you’re accused of being irresponsible. Hearing such things, you’re left reeling and feel powerless to respond.
The Spiritual Cause and Solution of Depression — 15 Symptoms to Identify Your Lack of Fulfilment
(Justin Deschamps) Is there a spiritual basis for depression? Many have contended there is. In the following article, 15 points describe some of these symptoms. Before those are reviewed, I’ll offer my model as to the deeper reasons we suffer from depression.
3 Tips for Better Communication During Difficult Conversations
(Justin Deschamps) There are a few things we must learn in order to have true freedom, prosperity, and benevolence in our personal lives and society. One of those skills is communication. The following article offers some advice as to how to cultivate good communication skills. With these in hand, an individual can positively contribute to the lives of their fellows and the world at large, should they also dedicate themselves to learn the law so as to respect life with conscious precision.
Relationship Mechanics: The Image vs Reality Principle and 6 Reasons Why People Fall In Love
(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.
People With Higher Empathy Levels Process Music Differently, According to Breakthrough Study
(Gerald Sinclair) People who feel the pain of others are much more empathic than most. They can relate to the people who are suffering on a real level and touch on that pain as if it were their own.
Uncovering The Toxic Way Narcissists Use Circular Conversations To Manipulate
(Elizabeth DeVille) With studies revealing that as high as 30% of young people would meet the classification requirements for narcissism, it is clear that narcissism is still alive and well in the world today. By understanding their manipulative techniques, we empower ourselves to avoid being the victim.
Illuminati Insider | Therapists Speak Out on Ritual Abuse
(Svali) Several months ago, I sent a questionnaire out to the professional community to find out the opinions of therapists who work with ritual abuse. I contacted the ISSD as well as several therapists whom I had heard of in the field. Why? Because I wanted a chance for the dedicated professionals who work in this field to have a chance to speak out, and I was also interested in their opinions.
Five Ways Empathy is Good for your Health
(Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D.) This time of year, staying healthy gets a lot of our attention – we get flu shots, cold medicines go flying off the shelves, and hand-sanitizers are ever-present. We all know that staying healthy is important. So here is another health tip: empathy is good for your health. How can this be? Isn’t empathy about focusing on the other person – how someone else is feeling, what they might be thinking, what it is like to be in the other person’s place? If empathy is about the other person, how does practicing empathy help me?
Subconsciously People Remain Stuck At The Age That We Experienced The Least Amount Of Love
(Expand Your Consciousness) We’ve all known adults that we have written off as having childish reactions to stressful situations or we just consider emotionally immature. It turns out that psychologists have an explanation for a major contributor to this behavior and even offer some suggestions for dealing with it whether we recognize it within ourselves, a loved one, or a friend.
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.