Do people change, or do we become older versions of our younger selves? The answer might surprise you.
Source: Do People Change? The Truth About Personality Over Time
Do People Change? The Truth About Personality Over Time
George S. Patton: American Achilles
I have been interested in the life and times of General George S. Patton since I saw the movie Patton in 1970. Who can forget this beginning?
I read this book in 7th grade (which I still consider remarkable):
Why am I posting this now? I just came across this brief but excellent documentary produced by Lucasfilm on his life…
Becoming ‘Selfful’
Becoming selfful requires that we take excellent care of ourselves so that we can give our best in service to the world.
Source: Becoming Selfful – The Excelerated Life
Saint Patrick dies, March 17, 461
Saint Patrick, Christian missionary, bishop and apostle of Ireland (and namesake for St. Patrick’s Day) dies in Ireland.
Source: Saint Patrick dies | March 17, 461 | HISTORY
Read about the man, the myth and the legend here: https://brightshinyobjects.net/2012/03/17/the-confessio-of-st-patrick-and-lessons-for-today/
New Evidence That We’re Wired for Connection
A Harvard team studying mice found that the brain processes isolation and loneliness like hunger and thirst, highlighting the importance of connection for our well-being.
News Got You Down? Try This
I read the news today, oh boy…
The Beatles
But seriously, how much bad news can we take? Source: News Got You Down? Try This
Why Life Feels Out of Control—And How to Take It Back
Life feels out of control, and your brain is struggling to keep up. Here’s why it’s happening—and the three shifts that can actually help.
Source: Why Life Feels Out of Control—And How to Take It Back
3 Positive Practices to Increase Your Well-Being
Want to increase your well-being? Engage in these three positive practices.
The Next Big Bang: Artificial Intelligence
AI isn’t conquering us—it’s seducing us. Not with force, but with ease. This is not our surrender, but our reckoning.
Do You Hate What You See in Your Mirror?
Are you convinced that your physical flaws make you unlovable and disgusting? You may have body dysmorphic disorder.
Source: Do You Hate What You See in Your Mirror?
‘Tap’ Your Way to Calm in 5 Minutes With 5 Steps
Research shows the “tapping” technique can reduce anxiety, depression, and PTSD in real time and in as little as five minutes.
How to Avoid Relationship Burnout
Marriage involves both excitement and commitment. Here is how to keep the sizzle but lose the stress.
Source: How to Avoid Marital Burnout
The #1 Overlooked Tool for Strengthing Your Relationship
“Looking inward first” when we are upset with someone may feel counterintuitive. But it’s the most powerful tool to strengthen yourself and your relationship.
Source: The #1 Overlooked Tool for Strengthing Your Relationship
How We Create Our Own Unhappiness and How to Stop
What we resist persists…
Carl Jung
Life involves difficulty and pain. We create unnecessary distress when we resist this truth. Recognizing and working with our resistance allows for greater happiness and less pain.
Source: How We Create Our Own Unhappiness and How to Stop
Recommended reading…
The purpose of meditation
Karl Duffy shares this thought…
The Ultimate German Philosophy for a Happier Life
Does your Weltanschauung need an upgrade? I’ve got you.
How to Cope With New Evidence About Alcohol’s Health Effects
To drink or not to drink: If that is a question you are asking yourself, there is psychological research to help you find the answer.
Source: How to Cope With New Evidence About Alcohol’s Health Effects
Marriage Is Evolving. Are You Keeping Up?
“Statistical trends paint a clear picture: Marriage rates have steadily declined over the past few decades. In the United States, for example, the marriage rate has dropped by nearly 60% since the 1970s. Other developed nations report similar trends, with countries like Sweden and France seeing more people opting for long-term cohabitation over legal marriage. Even in traditionally marriage-centric cultures, such as Japan and South Korea, marriage rates are plummeting, and birth rates are following suit.
Several factors contribute to this decline, ranging from economic instability to shifting social values. Younger generations may be questioning the necessity of marriage, viewing it as an outdated institution that no longer serves a meaningful purpose in modern society.”
The Difference Between Politics and Personal Belief
In our modern society, politics and personal beliefs often intersect, creating a complex web of ideologies and opinions. Understanding the distinctions between these two concepts can help us navigate discussions and debates more effectively.
Definition of Politics
Politics refers to the processes, actions, and policies associated with governance and decision-making within a community or society. It encompasses a wide range of activities, including the formulation of laws, the exercise of power, and the management of public resources. Political ideologies, such as liberalism, conservatism, and socialism, play a significant role in shaping how individuals and groups engage with political systems.
Continue reading “The Difference Between Politics and Personal Belief”Bucha massacre
The Bucha massacre (Ukrainian: Бучанська різанина, romanized: Buchanska rizanyna; Russian: Резня в Буче, romanized: Reznya v Buche) was the mass murder of Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war[12] by the Russian Armed Forces during the fight for and occupation of the city of Bucha as part of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Photographic and video evidence of the massacre emerged on 1 April 2022 after Russian forces withdrew from the city.[13][14]
Source: Bucha massacre – Wikipedia
The Best 1-Minute Mindfulness Practice for Reducing Stress
Stress overwhelms quickly. Active mindful breathing can help you escape its scary, contorting grip, reversing the effects of stress in just minutes.
Source: The Best 1-Minute Mindfulness Practice for Reducing Stress
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