Thinks I find along the way
The key to peace of mind is to stop tying our happiness to fulfilling our desires and, instead, shift our attention to being present right now for our life as it is.
Source: Why So Many of Our Habits Are a Source of Suffering
Isaac Asimov famously expressed concern that society gathers knowledge faster than wisdom, highlighting a potential imbalance in our pursuit of technological advancement.
AI presents us with opportunities and opens the door to disaster. To unlock its benefits while minimizing the risks, we must guide its development with a sense of agency.
David Brooks writes “When I joined the conservative movement in the 1980s, there were two types of people: those who cared earnestly about ideas, and those who wanted only to shock the left. The reactionary fringe has won.”
Example?
Russell Vought, Donald Trump’s budget director, sounds like he walked straight out of 1984. “When they wake up in the morning, we want them to not want to go to work, because they are increasingly viewed as the villains,” he said of federal workers, speaking at an event in 2023. “We want to put them in trauma.”
This is not America. This is something different…
Source: I Should Have Seen This Coming
Reason is no match for pain.
Anonymous
Random acts of kindness have specific effects on the brain that enable us to share the joy of others.
Source: The “Why” of Happiness Is Complex; the “How” Is Easy
“So you are finally seated at the table, ordered your food, and suddenly your phone buzzes. You got an email or someone mentioned you on Twitter, and you scroll through your phone, blissfully unaware of the world around you, including the person sitting across the table. You’ve just phubbed someone.
Phubbing, or phone snubbing, is a distinctly modern dilemma. It happens often, but for partners who phub, it can be a bigger problem than you might expect. Researchers at Baylor University looked at the phenomenon of phubbing and found that it can cause conflict in relationships and even lead to feelings of depression.”
Source: What Phubbing Does to Your Relationships – ATTN:
Overreliance on artificial intelligence may diminish critical thinking skills.
You’ve given your child everything—so why are they lashing out with criticism, blame, and resentment? Learn how to respond with grace instead of regret.
Emotional and spiritual vibrations refer to the energetic frequencies emitted by our thoughts, emotions, and spiritual states.
Source: How to Stay Up in a Down World
Practice self-compassion, and watch as it transforms your mindset, your ability to achieve your goals, and your relationships with others.
Source: 3 Myths About Self-Compassion
A parasitic infection transmitted to humans by cats affects billions of people and can alter their behavior. New research shows that infected people also suffer financially.
Research shows that those with dismissing attachment are more likely to engage in deception in romantic relationships. See how to get to the truth to avoid pain and disappointment.
Source: Why Do They Lie?
Why do people stay in toxic relationships? Explore three reasons—emotional dependence, fear of being alone, and trauma bonding—in this breakdown.
Have you ever found yourself unable to shake off thoughts of a particular person? That lingering feeling, the images replaying in the mind—what does it all mean? In this intriguing video, viewers will delve into the wisdom of Carl Jung, the legendary psychologist who explored the depths of the human psyche. His insights into the connections people form with others reveal why some individuals leave an indelible mark on consciousness. This exploration will uncover the complexities of the mind and relationships. Are viewers ready to discover the reasons behind those unforgettable connections? Let’s dive in!
Emotional unavailability generally goes hand in hand with some form of arrested emotional development. Learn how to recognized emotional unavailability and how to deal with it.
Source: 4 Ways Your Emotionally Unavailable Partner May Gaslight You
One of my all-time favorite April Fool’s jokes ever…
Why can’t the US get it right when it comes to happiness? The one with “all the toys” isn’t always the happiest kid on the block.
Source: The Keys to Happiness According to the World Happiness Report
Can you relax in your relationship, knowing your partner will always be there for you?
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
Source: One Word Describes Trump
Thanks to Terri Hemmert of WXRT and her Breakfast with the Beatles program, I just learned that Norah Jones is the daughter of Ravi Shankar, the citarist who played in the Concert for Bangladesh. Mind blown! I love her sultry jazz…
Source: Norah Jones – Wikipedia
Can’t say I really like Bob Dylan (or Timothy Chalomet for that matter) but I really liked A Complete Unknown, the newish Bob Dylan biopic…
“You’re kind of an asshole, Bob” says the Joan Baez character in the movie and I don’t think she’s wrong. Still, as a musical period piece for someone interested in the sixties, it’s worth the cost of watching which is free on Hulu at the moment…
Bright, shiny objects! 
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