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- A Mystic’s Take on Being a Lighthouse: A Soul-Level Solution for These Darkest of Times - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2026 from joan pancoeTO ACTIVATE ALL LINKS AND VIEW ALL IMAGES (RECOMMENDED): https://joanpancoe.com/2026/04/21/a-mystics-take-on-being-a-lighthouse-a-soul-level-solution-for-these-darkest-of-times/ LISTEN ALONG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/AYZ1QTXyTow “If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken ...
Views: 5 - Receive Faces - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2026 from Rick Hanson[Note: this practice involves our visual system, which for many people is impaired. If this is the case for you, you could adapt my suggestions to a focus on the voices of others, or a sense of their “energy.”] As our ancestors evolved over millions of years in small bands, continually ...
Views: 5 - The Teen Mental Health Warning Signs Parents Miss - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2026 from M Nasir AzizMost parents, looking back, can identify the moment they realized their teenager was in trouble. Almost all of them say the same thing afterward: it had been visible for months. They saw the signs. They just didn't read them as signs. The trouble is that adolescence is full of behaviors that ...
Views: 6 - How Much of Your Mental Health Is Actually Happening in Your Gut? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2026 from M Nasir AzizThe phrase "gut feeling" used to be a metaphor. Increasingly, it's looking like a mechanism. Over the past fifteen years, research into the gut-brain axis has shifted from fringe to mainstream, with peer-reviewed evidence that the bacteria in your digestive system influence mood, anxiety, sleep, ...
Views: 7 - Make Good Bargains - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2026 from Rick HansonLife is full of tradeoffs between benefits and costs. Sometimes, the benefits are worth the costs. For example, the rewards of going for a run - getting out in fresh air, improving health, etc. - are, for me at least, worth the costs of losing half an hour of work time while gaining a ...
Views: 10 - Hold Wants Lightly - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2026 from Rick HansonGetting caught up in wanting - wanting both to get what's pleasant and to avoid what's unpleasant - is a major source of suffering and harm for oneself and others. First, a lot of what we want to get comes with a big price tag - such as that second cupcake, constant stimulation via TV and ...
Views: 20 - Embrace Fragility - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2026 from Rick HansonThe truth of anything is like a mosaic with many tiles, many parts. One part of the truth of things is that they are robust and enduring, whether it's El Capitan in Yosemite or the love of a child for her mother and father. Another part of the truth is that things bruise, tear, ...
Views: 20 - Lighten Up - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2026 from Rick HansonOn the path of life, most of us are hauling way too much weight. What's in your own backpack? If you're like most of us, you've got too many items on each day's To-Do list and too much stuff in the closet. Too many entanglements with other people. And too many "shoulds," worries, guilts, ...
Views: 26 - See Progress - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2026 from Rick HansonThere are always things that are getting worse. For example, over the past year, you probably know someone who has become unemployed or ill or both, and there’s more carbon in the atmosphere inexorably heating up the planet. But if you don’t recognize what’s improving in your own life, ...
Views: 35 - Trust in Love - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2026 from Rick HansonTake a breath right now, and notice how abundant the air is, full of life-giving oxygen offered freely by trees and other green growing things. You can't see air, but it's always available for you. Love is a lot like the air. It may be hard to see - but it's in you and all around ...
Views: 39 - Don't Rain On The Parade - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2026 from Rick HansonLet's say you've had an interesting idea or moment of inspiration, or thought of a new project, or felt some enthusiasm bubbling up inside you. Your notions are not fully formed and you're not really committed to them yet, but they have promise and you like them and are trying them on for size. ...
Views: 45 - Psychoanalysis and the Practice of Yoga, Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2026 from santosh krinskyFreud made a breakthrough for the development of Western psychology that finally recognised that the human being responds to situations and circumstances, not solely on the superficial, transactional level, but also from suppressed, subliminal and subconscient activities that actually have a ...
Views: 53 - Daily Play Routines That Enhance Focus And Decision-Making Skills - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2026 from Christopher thomasBuilding strong focus and better decision-making does not always require complex training methods. Simple daily play routines, when done with intention, can help the brain stay sharp and calm. Many people now use structured digital play, including experiences like Seto's gameplay (demo/trial), ...
Views: 43 - Psychoanalysis and the Practice of Yoga, Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2026 from santosh krinskyA narrow focus of extreme specialisation is a major cause of inaccurate assessment and therefore, inappropriate decisions and action. This is, however, a symptom of our modern-day fixation on mental analysis rather than on an approach that integrates the various parts into a coordinated whole, ...
Views: 54 - Receive Generosity - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2026 from Rick HansonLife gives to each one of us in so many ways. For starters, there’s the bounty of the senses – including chocolate chip cookies, jasmine, sunsets, wind singing through pine trees, and just getting your back scratched. What does life give you? Consider the kindness of friends ...
Views: 49 - What Adopting A Research-Oriented Approach Teaches About Focus And Resilience - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2026 from Christopher thomasA research-oriented mindset isn't only beneficial in labs. It can influence how we deal with problems, deal with pressure and maintain consistency through setbacks. Research teaches perseverance, organization, and patience - even when the end result is uncertain. One way to maintain this focus ...
Views: 51 - Minimize Painful Experiences - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2026 from Rick HansonPainful experiences range from subtle discomfort to extreme anguish - and there is a place for them. Sorrow can open the heart, anger can highlight injustices, fear can alert you to real threats, and remorse can help you take the high road next time. But is there really any shortage of ...
Views: 56 - Why Mindful Gaming Can Be a Pathway to Stress Reduction and Emotional Balance - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2026 from Christopher thomasGambling can be fun until you start losing a lot of money. Then, you can spiral down a wave of debt and stress. The important thing you need to do is to make sure that it doesn’t end up that way. You have to be a responsible gambler, and that starts with using websites like Jilibet. That ...
Views: 53 - Neuroplasticity 101: 5 Daily Exercises to Keep Your Brain Young - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2026 from Alex NickAging is inevitable—but cognitive decline doesn’t have to be. For decades, scientists believed that the brain was largely fixed after childhood. Today, neuroscience tells a very different story. Thanks to neuroplasticity, your brain can adapt, rewire, and grow new connections throughout your ...
Views: 72 - Don't Be Intimidated - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2026 from Rick HansonHumans evolved to be fearful, since anxiety helped keep our ancestors alive. Consequently, we are vulnerable to being alarmed, manipulated, and even intimidated by threats, both real ones and “paper tigers.” This vulnerability to feeling threatened has effects at many levels, ranging from ...
Views: 45 - The Emotional Cycle of Online Gaming and What It Teaches About Resilience - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2026 from Christopher thomasUnderstanding Emotions in Gaming Online gaming is more than just entertainment. It is an experience that engages players emotionally through challenge, reward, and interaction. Players often go through a cycle of excitement, frustration, satisfaction, and sometimes disappointment. ...
Views: 66 - Don't Quarrel - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2026 from Rick HansonIt's one thing to stick up for yourself and others. But it's a different matter to get caught up in wrangles, contentiousness, squabbles . . . in a word: quarrels. Similarly, it's one thing to disagree with someone, even to the point of arguing - but it's a different matter to get so ...
Views: 50 - How Self Love Boosts Personal Growth and Emotional Well-Being - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2026 from Christopher thomasSelf-love has been misconstrued as an indulgence or selfishness, but in the real sense, it is a pillar of personal development and emotional health. To live and love yourself, learn to love yourself, appreciate yourself, accept your worth, and set healthy boundaries is essential to practicing ...
Views: 67 - 2026: As the Tide Begins to Turn, THE QUICKENING PHASE IV is Upping Our Game To Ride the Cosmic Wave - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2025 from joan pancoeTO ACTIVATE ALL LINKS AND VIEW ALL IMAGES (RECOMMENDED): https://joanpancoe.com/2025/12/17/2026-as-the-tide-begins-to-turn-the-quickening-phase-iv-is-upping-our-game-to-ride-the-cosmic-wave/ LISTEN ALONG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/AYZ1QTXyTow "Embrace the 10,000 beautiful things and ...
Views: 79(1 vote) - How Self-Improvement Practices Can Strengthen Romantic Bonds - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2025 from Christopher thomasWhy personal growth is vital in relationships Everyone in a relationship has their own goals, habits, and experiences that they bring to the table. It's nice to share interests and get along with each other, but what actually makes relationships persist is working on yourself and ...
Views: 75 - Knowing When To Let Go - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2025 from Dr. Sonara Carter-BarberKnowing When to Let Go Growth and healing are essential for my personal development. The work takes effort to see a positive outcome. One of the best lessons, I learned in therapy was to practice acceptance. I was in therapy with a Kaiser Psychologist in San Pedro, California who encouraged ...
Views: 84 - Finding Lasting Emotional Balance With Expert Relationship Psychology and Couples Therapy in New York - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2025 from Garcia JonesLife in New York City is filled with ambition, intensity, and constant movement, which can place unique strains on personal relationships. Whether facing communication breakdowns, emotional distance, or unresolved conflicts, working with an experienced Relationship Psychologist NYC can provide ...
Views: 99 - Forgive - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2025 from Rick HansonForgiveness is a tricky topic. First, it has two distinct meanings: To give up resentment or anger To pardon an offense; to stop seeking punishment or recompense Here, I am going to focus on the first meaning, which is broad enough to include situations where you ...
Views: 80 - How Telemedicine Suboxone Treatment Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2025 from Adler ConwayOpioid addiction has become one of the biggest health challenges in the United States. Many people struggle with dependence on prescription painkillers or drugs like heroin, and finding effective treatment can feel overwhelming. In the past, treatment often required visiting clinics in person, ...
Views: 75 - Say Thanks - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2025 from Rick HansonWhat do you feel when someone thanks you for something? For a comment in a meeting, a task done at home, an extra step taken, an encouraging word. You probably feel seen, appreciated, that you matter to the other person. Maybe a little startled, maybe wondering if you really deserve it, ...
Views: 82 - How Understanding Jilibet Slot Games Can Improve Your Decision Making - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2025 from Christopher thomasSlot games might seem simple initially, but there's much more happening behind the reels compared to many people understand. Users who take the time to know how various slot choices work will have a better understanding of what to expect and how to make style - appropriate choices. Knowing how ...
Views: 78 - Speak Truly - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2025 from Rick HansonIt's been said that the most powerful tool for physical health is a fork (or spoon), since the choices you make with it determine the good or bad things you put into your body. In the same way, perhaps the most powerful tool for your mental health - and certainly for the health of your ...
Views: 83 - FBI Evidence: Internet Terrorism By Black Americans - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2025 from Monica Mi'Chelle Burns EVEInternet Terrorism There is a group of individuals, worldwide; which consists of hackers, gang-stalkers, those who call themselves witches and warlocks, cyberbullies, and so on and so forth who commit the most heinous crimes against innocent people. These individuals are commonly called ...
Views: 101 - Early Deprivation: Can Early Deprivation Cause Someone To Unconsciously Look For A Mother And Father? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone is an adult, it could be said that they will no longer need a mother or father. Now, this is not to say that their mother and father, that’s if they are still around, no longer have a purpose in their life. Of course, they will still be their parents, and they might enjoy being ...
Views: 115 - Human Doing: Can Someone Act Like A Human Doing If They Had An Unavailable Mother? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperEven though someone is a human being and can, thus, be as well as do, it can be as if they only have the ability to do. They are then going to be more like a human doing than a human being. So, practically from the moment that they wake up until the moment that they go to sleep, they can be ...
Views: 101 - Early Deprivation: Can Early Deprivation Cause Someone To Lose The Ability To Feel Their Feelings? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone has an emotional self, it doesn’t mean that they will always realise this. The reason for this is that they might typically be out of touch with how they feel. Due to this, they can have a lot going on at a mental level and often experience strong sensations, but that will be ...
Views: 103 - Early Deprivation: Is It A Good Idea For An Abusive Parent To Contact Their Estranged Adult Child? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperAt this point in time, a parent who didn’t treat their adult child very well throughout their early years may want to get back in touch with them and have a relationship with them. What this can show is that they haven’t spoken to them for weeks, months or even years. When they last spoke, ...
Views: 97 - FBI Evidence: Cyberbullying, Sexual Assault, Gang-stalking, Harassment - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2025 from Monica Mi'Chelle Burns EVEMy name is Monica Mi'Chelle Burns. I have been stalked, gang-stalked, sexually assaulted online, harassed, cyber-bullied and hacked every single day for a few years now. I recently opened a FBI Complaint against all of My attackers, and ever since, the attacks have become even more blatant. Just ...
Views: 103 - Keep Your Eyes On The Prize - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2025 from Rick HansonHave you heard this saying? The most important thingis to remember the most important thing. What are the most important things to you? In your life as a whole? During a particular interaction with someone? Right this minute? The most important things often get pushed to the ...
Views: 100 - Why Barometric Pressure Triggers Headaches - Causes, Symptoms & Prevention Tips - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2025 from Sandra OliveraMany people notice that their headaches or migraines worsen when the weather changes. One of the most common culprits is barometric pressure, also known as atmospheric pressure. This pressure refers to the weight of the air around us, and even small shifts can affect sensitive individuals, often ...
Views: 108 - Lifestyle Changes That Help You Live Longer and Slow Down Ageing Naturally - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2025 from Sandra OliveraAgeing is a natural part of life, but how quickly we age is largely influenced by our daily habits. While genetics play a role, research shows that simple lifestyle changes can significantly boost longevity and slow down the physical and mental effects of ageing. By adopting healthy routines, ...
Views: 110 - Early Deprivation: Can Early Deprivation Give A Man The Desire To Be A Woman? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperRecently, a man may have thought about what it would be like for him to be a woman. Then again, this might have been something that he has been thinking about for many months, or even years. When he thinks about this, he can think about what he would wear, what he would do, and how other ...
Views: 110 - Early Deprivation: Can Early Deprivation Stop Someone From Developing A Felt Sense of Safety? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperWhat can be normal is for someone to feel on edge and as though something bad is going to happen to them. At other times, it could be even worse, as it could be as though their life is going to end. If so, they will either experience anxiety or they will experience anxiety, fear and terror. ...
Views: 112 - Early Deprivation: Can Someone Act Like An External Regulator If They Had An Emotionally Unstable Parent? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperEven though someone is a separate human being who has their own needs, feelings and challenges, for instance, it doesn’t mean that they will typically act like one. Instead, it can be as though they are on this planet to care for and ensure that other people are not emotionally unsettled. So, ...
Views: 124 - Early Deprivation: Can A Man Have The Need To Keep Women At A Distance If He Had An Emotionally Unstable Mother? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man were to step back and reflect on his life, he may find that he has rarely, if ever, been able to develop a deeper connection with a woman. So, he might have had casual encounters and even dated a few women. However, he might not have been able to take things further with a woman and ...
Views: 123 - Early Deprivation: Can Someone Have A Well-Developed Superego If They Had A Controlling Parent? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone were to take a step back and reflect on their life, what they may find is that it is hard for them to freely express themselves. Therefore, instead of them behaving how they want to behave, it can be as if they are living in a prison and are only allowed to do certain things. So, ...
Views: 110 - Mother-Enmeshed Men: Did A Mother-Enmeshed Man’s Mother Unconsciously Make Him Into The Parent She Never Had? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperFor a little while now, a man may have been able to see that he is overly focused on his mother. What can be clear is that, thanks to how focused he is on her needs, he doesn’t have much of a life himself. So, he might have a job that is or isn’t fulfilling, might or might not have a few ...
Views: 122 - Mother-Enmeshed Men: Can A Woman’s Unconscious Mind Cause Her To End Up With Mother-Enmeshed Men? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf a woman is in a position where she has been with a number of men who were overly focused on their mothers and emotionally out of reach, or even men who were emotionally unavailable, she is likely to be well and truly fed up. She could see that this area of her life has been this way for as ...
Views: 96 - Early Deprivation: Can Someone Be Overly Sensitive To Rejection If They Experienced Early Deprivation? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone were to step back and reflect on their life, what they might find is that they have the inclination to overreact when they are given feedback or receive constructive criticism. So if they are in a relationship, they might see that if their partner says that they would prefer something ...
Views: 123 - Repression: Can Repression Cause Someone To Be Aware But Unconscious? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2025 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone has an area of their life that is not very fulfilling, they can look into what they can do to change it. During this time, they can learn about how, once they become aware of how they are behaving, they will be able to change the behaviours that are not serving them and thus, change ...
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