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7 Wonderful Sayings from Emil Cioran

Sayings7 Wonderful Sayings from Emil Cioran

Many of Emil Cioran's sayings leave us somewhat speechless. His crude realism – and unhidden pessimism - are like a…

The Good Place: Learning to Accept the Inevitable

Philosophy and PsychologyThe Good Place: Learning to Accept the Inevitable

We're all human, and all humans live and die - that's just how it is. And everyone's aware of this…

How to Get Your Life Back After Home Confinement

Psychology TodayHow to Get Your Life Back After Home Confinement

Few things are as uncertain as thinking about what life will be like after this home confinement. Our minds are…

Evaluating Your Purpose in Life: The PIL Test

Philosophy and PsychologyEvaluating Your Purpose in Life: The PIL Test

Logotherapy considers meaning to be one of the foundations of life. According to this philosophy, having a meaning in life…

Why Do We Resist Living In The Moment?

CuriositiesWhy Do We Resist Living In The Moment?

The saying carpe diem comes from the great Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus. It means something such as "live in…

Altered Carbon: The Relationship Between the Mind and an Altered Body

Literature and PsychologyAltered Carbon: The Relationship Between the Mind and an Altered Body

Imagine you're in the 25th century. Humanity has spread throughout the whole galaxy under the supervision of the United Nations.…

How to Stop Reacting and Live a Creative Life

Personal DevelopmentHow to Stop Reacting and Live a Creative Life

Beginning to live a creative life can be a major challenge. It means, above all, being able to break old patterns…

Carl Jung's Five Keys to Happiness

Personal DevelopmentCarl Jung's Five Keys to Happiness

Carl Jung's keys to happiness ring just as true even decades later. The Swiss psychiatrist and father of analytical psychology…

When Anxiety Takes Over Your Life, You're not You

Clinical PsychologyWhen Anxiety Takes Over Your Life, You're not You

When anxiety takes over your life, everything falls apart. Anxiety is like an annoying, uninvited guest that takes advantage of…

Is it True You Can Never Truly Know Someone?

Personality PsychologyIs it True You Can Never Truly Know Someone?

In some situations, you may have decided that it's simply not possible to truly know someone. This could either happen…

Compassionate Empathy: From Feeling to Action

EmotionsCompassionate Empathy: From Feeling to Action

If there's one thing the world needs right now, it's compassionate empathy. What this means is not settling with understanding, connection,…

Who Are You Calling Old? 85 Is the New 65!

Social PsychologyWho Are You Calling Old? 85 Is the New 65!

Think about the stereotypical image of an old person: isolated, at home enjoying their well-earned relaxation as they look at…

Getting Away for Perspective and Reflection

Personal DevelopmentGetting Away for Perspective and Reflection

Getting away can be a great way to gain perspective and temporarily move away from things you're close to. It…

River Phoenix: A Truly Rebellious James Dean

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyRiver Phoenix: A Truly Rebellious James Dean

River Jude Phoenix was a popular American actor. Unfortunately, he died in 1993 at the age of 23. River stood…

Seven Quotes about Death to Make You Love Life

Stories and ReflectionsSeven Quotes about Death to Make You Love Life

Over the course of human history, people have written countless reflections on death. There are many quotes about death. It's…

What's Paranoia and Why Is it Harmful?

Clinical PsychologyWhat's Paranoia and Why Is it Harmful?

What's paranoia exactly? Before we answer that, it's worth mentioning that psychoanalysts and psychiatrists have slightly different responses. The ...

The Seven Virtues of Victor or the Bushido Code

Personal DevelopmentThe Seven Virtues of Victor or the Bushido Code

The Bushido code is an ancient list of Japanese principles. Originally, this set of guidelines for life was followed strictly…

Nine Alan Watts Quotes Worth Reflecting On

Stories and ReflectionsNine Alan Watts Quotes Worth Reflecting On

Alan Watts quotes lead to deep reflection. They'll shake up your understanding of the world, life, and relationships and give…

Atelophobia: The Fear of Imperfection

Clinical PsychologyAtelophobia: The Fear of Imperfection

Perfectionism is something people often consider more of a strength than a weakness. But can that constant desire for perfection…

The Hobbit: Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyThe Hobbit: Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

The Hobbit is a series of movies directed by Peter Jackson. Based on a novel of the same name, they're part…

The Best Way to Fight Stagnation

Personal DevelopmentThe Best Way to Fight Stagnation

Feeling stagnated is never fun. Stop for a second and imagine you're at a fork in the road with three…