Beginning to live a creative life can be a major challenge. It means, above all, being able to break old patterns and habits. Creativity is synonymous with self-invention and boldness. Both of these things can help you build a freer life.…
Carl Jung’s keys to happiness ring just as true even decades later. The Swiss psychiatrist and father of analytical psychology was much more than just the man who left us with concepts such as archetypes and the collective unconscious. Jung…
When anxiety takes over your life, everything falls apart. Anxiety is like an annoying, uninvited guest that takes advantage of your hospitality. It’ll refuse to leave when you tell it to and, without you even realizing it, will throw everything…
In some situations, you may have decided that it’s simply not possible to truly know someone. This could either happen because they act in an unexpected way (whether good or bad) or because they disappoint you. It might make you think…
If there’s one thing the world needs right now, it’s compassionate empathy. What this means is not settling with understanding, connection, and a heart that hurts for other people. What this means is taking action and helping. It means deciding to…
Think about the stereotypical image of an old person: isolated, at home enjoying their well-earned relaxation as they look at their garden or play bingo, at the age of 60. But is that right? The number of people over 85…
Getting away can be a great way to gain perspective and temporarily move away from things you’re close to. It can help you make better decisions and clarify your thoughts, desires, and emotions. It’s not always easy to do, because…
River Jude Phoenix was a popular American actor. Unfortunately, he died in 1993 at the age of 23. River stood out as much for his attractive appearance as he did for his sheer talent. But the accidental overdose that led…
Over the course of human history, people have written countless reflections on death. There are many quotes about death. It’s a subject that has unsettled humans since the beginning of time and even inspired certain rituals in other animal species.…
What’s paranoia exactly? Before we answer that, it’s worth mentioning that psychoanalysts and psychiatrists have slightly different responses. The concept first started in psychiatry and people first believed it was just a form of insanity. As time went on, the…
The Bushido code is an ancient list of Japanese principles. Originally, this set of guidelines for life was followed strictly by samurais. The word “bushido” means “the way of the warrior”. For Japanese samurai, the Bushido code wasn’t just a…
Alan Watts quotes lead to deep reflection. They’ll shake up your understanding of the world, life, and relationships and give you a window into the fertile depths of being human. Alan Watts (1915-1973) was a British writer and philosopher known…
Perfectionism is something people often consider more of a strength than a weakness. But can that constant desire for perfection become unhealthy and irrational? The simple answer is yes. Atelophobia is when perfectionism starts to paralyze you. Atelophobia is the…
The Hobbit is a series of movies directed by Peter Jackson. Based on a novel of the same name, they’re part of a fantasy world called Middle Earth. The book was written by the author of The Lord of the Rings,…
Feeling stagnated is never fun. Stop for a second and imagine you’re at a fork in the road with three potential paths. Although you have a good idea of which is the best one, you do nothing. You spend days,…
To maintain the psychological balance you need, you have to analyze your responses to external conditions and learn to keep your impulses and instincts at bay. When someone’s psychologically unbalanced, they become too sensitive to external conditions and have exaggerated…
A Story from Beyond is how I’ve entitled my first article on human compassion. It’s an emotion that seems to be disappearing. Which is why, every time I witness a kind act, I remain under the impression that I’m witnessing…
You’ve probably wished it were possible to live without fear. However, fear is a basic human emotion that keeps you safe from danger. Unfortunately, it’s also an emotion that likes to take control. This makes it hard sometimes to tell whether…
At the Ancient Greek Temple of Apollo in Delphi, there’s a stone inscription that reads: Gnothi seauton. This literally means: “know yourself”. It’s a profound, timeless message about the path to self-knowledge and one you’ll find in the work of…
The attitude of parents towards the fears of their children can determine whether they hold onto those fears or not. This means that parents have an important part to play, as role models for emotion management. Lots of studies, like the…