What exactly are you protected from? There is this ongoing narrative that the world has somehow become this mad and dangerous place, and that we require someone to take charge and restore “safety” and “security” to our lives. It is common to see signs during rallies that read “Make America Safe Again.” Is it possible…
I’m Always Hoping for More When we are expecting more or comparing what we have to what we could have, it is possible that we will not completely appreciate what we have. An experiment conducted by the University of California indicated that participants who were exposed to a subliminal recall of money spent less time…
Putting your dedication to the test In addition to being a vital element of adolescent sexual development, crushes occur regularly in adulthood as well. Crushes are more common among adults who are in committed relationships. Adult crushes allow us to assess the strength of our connection to our spouse. According to Lucia O’Sullivan, a psychologist…
An unexamined life THE UNEXAMINED PERIOD OF ONE’S LIFE Socrates, a Greek philosopher who lived around 399 BC, said, “The life that has not been investigated is not worth living. ” These statements ring just as true today as they did hundreds of years ago, if not more so. Why was it so difficult then,…
Dealing with social challenges So, what does this mean for us as we move forward in the wake of Covid-19? Therefore, we must examine the social and economic institutions that underpin how we live, work, and play for a lengthy period of time with a critical eye. It means that we must examine why there…
Existing only on the basis of looks Today’s society is obsessed with the way we look to others from the outside in. To defy the trend and be yourself requires a tremendous deal of bravery. I applaud people who make a statement of personal authority. However, it appears as though standing out in terms of…
Love, the age-old enigma For ages, poets and writers have attempted to define love, and the endeavor has recently drawn the attention of scientists. The majority of us intuitively understand what love is, and there is a link between our way of life and what we love. Humans cannot exist without love, which is why…
Without change progress is impossible “Without change, progress is impossible, and those who are incapable of changing their ideas are incapable of changing anything.” SHAW, GEORGE BERNARD For the majority of individuals, change carries a negative connotation. On a fundamental emotional level, we are creatures of habit and are drawn to what feels good in the…
All of us have an inner critic Everybody, whether successful or not, has an inner critic who evaluates, doubts, and denigrates them, always reminding them that they are not good enough. The difference between successful individuals and the rest of us is that successful people have learnt to tune out their inner critic and remove…
Enhancing your body’s wellbeing Multiple health problems can be resolved by a balanced diet and maintaining appropriate nutritional levels. When any of the essential vitamins and minerals are deficient in our diets, our health and quality of life suffer. Deficiency will impair our body’s ability to absorb and use the food we ingest on a…
