New Year’s Eve has a magic about it – it’s the time when every child and adult believes deep in their heart that the coming year will bring a positive change. I’ve got a few ideas on the things to do on New Year’s Eve for all those who want to celebrate this magic in a more meaningful way.
So let’s tune into the spiritual meaning of this time and program ourselves and our lives for improvement! Below are a few rituals to celebrate New Year’s Eve in a meaningful...
In today’s over-connected world with its never-ending chatter, it can be difficult to hear the voice of your inner being. That’s why you should learn to recognize the signs you’re ignoring your intuition or, in other words, you are disconnected from yourself.
There are so many unhappy people around us. They just wake up one day and realize they picked the wrong career, married the wrong person, and wasted their life on nonsense.
How did they allow this to happen? They ignored their intuition and lived their lives according to...
35 Signs of Low Vibrational People Who Bring Everyone Down
2023-07-21
35 Signs of Low Vibrational People Who Bring Everyone Down
Anna LeMind, B.A.
Posted on July 21, 2023
We all know someone whose very presence ruins all the fun. Or someone who complains all the time, so you end up feeling drained after talking to them. There are also those who never have a nice word to say.
What do all these examples have in common? They describe low vibration people. Could you have such individuals in your social circle without even realizing it?
First of all, let’s focus on the definition of low vibration.
Do People Come into Your Life for a Reason? 9 Explanations
2023-04-08
Do People Come into Your Life for a Reason? 9 Explanations
Anna LeMind, B.A.
Posted on April 8, 2023
There’s been a long debate about whether people come into your life for a reason or this is just a matter of coincidence.
Realists and pragmatic thinkers believe that there is no deeper reason behind meeting specific people in life. We just make a certain number of social connections throughout our lives, and that’s all. People come, people go. There is no hidden meaning behind that.
Someone with a more spiritual mindset would argue and say that every person comes into our life with some mission or...
1984 Quotes about Control That Are Scarily Relatable to Our Society
2023-02-10
1984 Quotes about Control That Are Scarily Relatable to Our Society
Anna LeMind, B.A.
Posted on February 10, 2023
Sometimes I have a persistent feeling that the gloomy worlds of dystopian novels, such as George Orwell’s 1984, have become our new reality. There are too many similarities, and some of them are striking. You can see it for yourself if you read through the list of 1984 quotes about control.
We live in truly remarkable times. Never before has the information been so abundant. And so easily manipulated.
We thought that today, when everyone carries a camera in their pocket, it would be almost impossible to hide...
40 Brave New World Quotes That Are Scarily Relatable
2021-01-29
40 Brave New World Quotes That Are Scarily Relatable
Anna LeMind, B.A.
January 29th, 2021
I recently read ‘Brave New World’ by Aldous Huxley, and it left me with mixed feelings. But the most outstanding thing about this dystopian novel was its similarity with our current society despite the fact that it was written 90 years ago.
It’s terrifying to realize how many things described in this book ring the bell. I was left with one unsettling question: Is our society heading towards Huxley’s dystopia? Some quotes from Brave New World literally sound like the author was talking about modern society.
The Ugly Truth of Spiritual Narcissism and 6 Signs of a Spiritual Narcissist
2021-01-17
The Ugly Truth of Spiritual Narcissism and 6 Signs of a Spiritual Narcissist
Anna LeMind, B.A.
January 17th, 2021
Narcissism is an incredibly popular topic nowadays and it makes sense why. We can see it everywhere – on TV screens, in social media, and in our own lives. But there is also a tricky phenomenon called spiritual narcissism, which is lesser-known but equally important to talk about.
Who Is a Spiritual Narcissist?
It is a person who is sure that he or she is spiritually awakened while staying in the trap of their own ego. It is someone who uses their spiritual beliefs and...
Alone in the Crowd: Why Do Introverts Feel Lonely at Parties and Gatherings?
2021-01-06
Alone in the Crowd:
Why Do Introverts Feel Lonely at Parties and Gatherings?
Anna LeMind, B.A.
January 5th, 2021
As an introvert, you probably know better than anyone else what it means to be alone in the crowd, i.e. to feel like a stranger to the people around you. Why do the quiet ones experience this feeling?
The festive season is among those times of the year when we are particularly prone to this specific type of loneliness.
Family dinners and friendly get-togethers don’t always involve individuals you have a close relationship with. Sometimes you have to deal with random people, nosy relatives, and toxic personalities....
Happy world introvert day! It is celebrated today, on January 2.
Maybe it’s the first time you hear about it, so you might be wondering: who came up with the idea of such a celebration? It was German psychologist Felicitas Heyne who was the first to suggest dedicating a special day to the power of introverts in 2011.
Since then, the quiet ones all over the world have been celebrating their unique personal qualities on January 2 despite the fact that many of those still remain vastly underestimated in our extroverted society....
New Year’s Eve has a magic about it – it’s the time when every child and adult believes deep in their heart that the coming year will bring a positive change. I’ve got a few ideas on the things to do on New Year’s Eve for all those who want to celebrate this magic in a more meaningful way.
This childlike anticipation of positivity is especially evident this year, given that 2020 has brought us a series of unexpected challenges and unfortunate events. Even the most skeptical of us still hope deep...
Pandemic Fatigue: the Real Reason Why You’re Tired of Social Distancing
2020-12-28
Pandemic Fatigue:
the Real Reason Why You’re Tired of Social Distancing
Anna LeMind, B.A.
December 27th, 2020
Pandemic fatigue is real and it doesn’t affect only health workers.
Today, it’s nearly impossible to find a person who is not tired of social distancing. Whether you agree with your government’s strategy for handling the COVID-19 pandemic or not, it’s undeniable that living like this for months can be challenging for everyone.
But what about introverts? We must be better equipped for dealing with social isolation, aren’t we? Well, in general, we are, but it’s only a part of the story.
5 Things We Will No Longer Take for Granted in the New Year
2020-12-25
5 Things We Will No Longer Take for Granted in the New Year
Anna LeMind, B.A.
December 25th, 2020
2020 shook everything we knew, making our everyday lives unrecognizable and our plans for the future uncertain. We all hope that 2021 will bring a positive change, but the only sure thing is that none of us will take for granted certain things in the coming year.
I have no intention to discuss social distancing measures we all witnessed in our countries over the course of this year or their effectiveness. Let’s just say one simple truth we will all agree with – these measures have changed our...
30 Signs You Are a People Pleaser and Hidden Dangers of Being Too Nice
2020-12-22
30 Signs You Are a People Pleaser and Hidden Dangers of Being Too Nice
Anna LeMind, B.A.
December 21st, 2020
The path of a people pleaser is a difficult road. No matter what anyone asks of you and no matter how badly your inner voice screams out no, your default and automatic response will always be a yes.
You know you have just signed yourself up for chaos and havoc, and yet, you can’t bring yourself to stop or change your ways. If you are a people pleaser, you will know that it has brought you to your knees and placed you in uncountable awful situations.
'Christmas Star’ Will Appear in the Sky for the First Time After 800 Years
2020-12-21
'Christmas Star’ Will Appear in the Sky for the First Time After 800 Years
Anna LeMind, B.A.
December 20th, 2020
This winter solstice brings us a one-in-lifetime chance to witness a rare astronomical phenomenon called ‘Christmas star’ or, more scientifically, ‘Great conjunction’.
Why Is the Great Conjunction So Rare?
It seems that 2020 has more surprises to give, and not all of them are unfortunate. After Halloween’s blue moon, there comes another celestial event that is even rarer and much more impressive. Moreover, this unique occurrence also falls on the winter solstice.
On 21st December 2020, Jupiter and Saturn will come incredibly...
The Recipe for Mental Slavery from Orwell and Huxley That Is Actively Used in Our Society
2020-12-08
The Recipe for Mental Slavery from Orwell and Huxley That Is Actively Used in Our Society
Anna LeMind, B.A.
December 7th, 2020
If you have read George Orwell’s 1984 and Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, it may seem that these two novels have nothing in common except for the fact that they both describe dystopian societies of the future.
And yet, they both provide the same recipe for mental slavery that is used in our society today.
George Orwell’s Society
In 1984, we see a gloomy world of the Party’s ruthless dictatorship that keeps everyone in fear. Orwell’s society doesn’t only suppress the freedom...
The path of a people pleaser is a difficult road. No matter what anyone asks of you and no matter how badly your inner voice screams out no, your default and automatic response will always be a yes.
You know you have just signed yourself up for chaos and havoc, and yet, you can’t bring yourself to stop or change your ways. If you are a people pleaser, you will know that it has brought you to your knees and placed you in uncountable...
We often tell ourselves lies that leave us sabotaging our own happiness. And we are not even aware that we do.
Here are a few lies you might be telling yourself and thus are preventing yourself from being happy:
1. “I would have been happier if I worked less”
Our minds often tend to come up with this argument when we think that we would be happier if we did not have to work. We imagine a life full of joys and falsely assume that this would...
I’m thrilled to announce the release of my book The Power of Misfits: How to Find Your Place in a World You Don’t Fit In.
I wrote it for all introverts, loners, socially anxious people, and deep thinkers who, like myself, feel like they don’t belong in modern society.
As a socially anxious introvert, I always felt different and puzzlingly disconnected from other people. This led me to an interest in psychology and topics like human behavior, introversion, social...
Despite the brain is the most perfect and most complex organ of the body, it seems that its work is not always perfect, and it is prone to thinking mistakes.
This sophisticated machine is affected by every experience and stimulus around us. The result is that our brain makes some thinking mistakes we are completely unaware of, which are called ‘cognitive biases’ in terms of psychology. These thinking shortcuts help us recognize impending threats and take quick decisions when necessary.
Here are five of the most common ‘bugs’ in your brain...
CEffective liars use certain techniques, and knowing their secrets will help you spot one in your life.
1. They do not overdo it.
“Prisons are overcrowded with bad liars,” says Charles Ford, psychologist and author of Lies ! Lies ! Lies! “Good liars are still at large.”
But what are the differences between a good and a bad liar? Effective liars never go too far. Since they do not want to be caught, they serve lies in small portions, leaving the main dish for the most important moment.
It is true that drugs play a key role in the relief from pain, but in cases of chronic pain, taking them may be accompanied by serious side effects.
Fortunately, numerous studies have shown that there are alternative methods to treat pain, which have to do with concentration and the power of the mind.
How the Power of the Mind Relieves Pain, According to Science
1. Thinking about food
We all know what emotional eating is and how enjoying...
Get ready – the rare Halloween blue moon is upon us!
Halloween is on its own a very special holiday that is so different from the others.
While most holidays celebrate life, joy, and family bonds, All Saints’ Eve is all about skeletons, ghosts, and other creepy symbols of death.
However, this year, it is going to have something even more special about it. To be honest, it is hardly unexpected – it seems that 2020 is a year of surprises and unusual happenings...
Many people change with age. They become more and more immersed in their problems and smile less and less. But take a look at little children. They always smile and enjoy life. It seems that there are some truths about happiness children intuitively understand. So maybe it’s not adults who should teach their children about life but the other way round?
Below are a few examples that will help you look at the world through the eyes of a child and become a happier person.
Happy people distinguish because of their attitude to life. What exactly makes them special?
At this time of the year, we are more prone to depression, a bad mood, and sometimes, we feel particularly unhappy. But maybe it has to do with the habit of complaining and shifting the blame to the bad weather?
A much better strategy is to replace bad words and habits with good ones, just like happy people do. This will allow you to keep a positive attitude and feel happy even in...
If you have ever read anything by Fyodor Dostoevsky, you know that the literary works of this existentialist Russian author of the 19th century are certainly not for ‘light reading’. ‘Crime and Punishment’ is probably his most famous novel and also one of the most difficult to read.
First published in 1866, the novel brought Dostoevsky world fame and is considered one of the greatest achievements in the literature to this day. It covers a number of existential topics and moral dilemmas,...
City living is a crucial element of the modern lifestyle. Estimates show that by 2050, 68% of the population in the world will be living in urban zones. Right now, this figure is about 55%.
There are certainly many opportunities and advantages that arise from living in the city. More career prospects, people to meet, things to do in your free time… But is modern city living really good for us?
Countless studies demonstrate the adverse effects of the urban environment on human mental and physical...
If you are a quiet person, I’m sure that you have read countless articles about introversion and its strengths and weaknesses. It turns out that there is one introvert advantage you probably had no idea about.
There are numerous powers that the introvert personality hides. They may not be as obvious as extroverts’ intimidating confidence, ease of communication, and leadership skills, but they are still there.
Other people tend to underestimate the positive qualities of the quiet ones, confusing their introverted nature with...
There is something special about summer nights. Is it the overabundance of captivating scents? Is it the absence of noise? Or the contrasting freshness after the daytime heat? If you are a nyctophile, you know exactly what I’m talking about.
What Is a Nyctophile? The Definition
Nyctophile (noun) is a person who has a special love for night and darkness. This unusual word has Greek origins – ‘nyktos’ literally means ‘night’ and ‘philos’ stands for ‘love’ (as you may already know since there are many other interesting ‘phile’...
Introverts are perfectly fine spending time on their own. Moreover, alone time is a vital need for our mental wellbeing. But did you know that introverts can feel lonely too?
You may be already aware of that. Of course, I could say that we introverts are so self-sufficient that we never feel lonely. But it would be a lie.
After all, introverts are humans, aren’t we? And all humans can feel alone and isolated from time to time. It’s the loneliness-causing triggers that can differ among introverts and...
Getting through hard times is easier said than done – we all know that. Regardless of the countless motivational articles and inspirational quotes, it can be extremely difficult to pull yourself together and go on when you are feeling like everything is falling apart.
No one likes failing and facing difficulties. But the problem is that adversities are inevitable and can strike even in the midst of the most tranquil period in your life when you expect them the least.
Authenticity is becoming an increasingly rare phenomenon in our society. It seems that fake is the new normal. This is why those few real people who still retain their integrity are often judged and misunderstood.
What Does It Mean to Be a Real Person?
Genuine or real people are those who are not afraid to be themselves. It’s as simple as that. They have no interest in participating in the never-ending game of human hypocrisy or water down the truth to make others...
If you are a quiet one, you will identify with some or all of these introvert memes. Some are deep and eye-opening, others are funny and sarcastic, but all are highly relatable.
It’s no easy task to be a quiet person in the hectic and noisy world we all live in. Our society favors loud personalities who know how to teamwork, lead others, and be assertive. These qualities are not among introverts’ assets, and our quiet powers often stay unnoticed in the workplace and social circles....
The below list of quotes about fake people reveals a few sobering truths about human hypocrisy. It also shows what it means to be a real person in a fake society.
Fakeness is everywhere. It’s a disappointing truth to consider that using a fake persona might be in human nature because this is how the society works. It doesn’t favor blunt personalities with integrity – it favors those who play according to its rules and adjust better to the circumstances.
Some quotes about society are more optimistic than others, but they all teach us important lessons. They make us question our beliefs and behaviors. Are they our own or have they been imposed on us?
You see, being a part of society automatically makes us subjects to social conditioning, which prevents us from thinking critically and outside the box. Thus, most ideas and perceptions we have are, in fact, not our own. Of course, this is not to say that all the beliefs...
Intelligence is subjective. There are many types of it, just as the perception of what makes someone smart varies from one person to another. The following quotes about intelligence, however, reveal universal truths most people will agree with.
Some people get fascinated with erudition and theoretical knowledge. Others tend to appreciate practical intelligence more than that. I admire both. The truth is that intelligence can be multi-faceted. Someone may be more efficient in studying and writing. Someone else excels at more practical skills, such as finding common ground with random...
If you are an avid reader, you know that a book opens the doors to a different world. Reading allows you to experience real emotions and take a glimpse into a different life through what’s happening to the book characters. Our compilation of quotes about books and reading will speak to the heart of every bibliophile out there.
In case if you are not familiar with this word, by the way, bibliophile literally means ‘a lover of books’. Are you one? Then you probably know...
There are certain quotes about learning that don’t talk only about expanding your knowledge. They talk about learning life’s lessons and gaining wisdom.
Sadly, our society doesn’t encourage learning and critical thinking – it encourages thoughtless consumption of unnecessary things and useless information. For this reason, it is absolutely vital that we practice critical thinking skills and know how to distinguish propaganda and fake news from the truth.
At the same time, it is also important to continuously expand your mind. No matter how intelligent you are...
There is no doubt that stupidity is a universal and timeless phenomenon. The below quotes about stupid people approach this fact in a unique way, making us laugh and think at the same time.
We often say and hear from others that today’s people seem to be dumber than ever before. There are many reasons for that. Search engines allow us to have access to the world’s knowledge, making us mentally lazy and unwilling to think. Social media sites are bringing to the surface the most selfish and...
It can sound paradoxical, but loneliness has become incredibly prevalent in our world of constant connection. Why are we feeling as lonely and depressed as never before? Maybe these quotes about loneliness will help us understand why.
What Is Loneliness?
Most people mistakenly associate loneliness with being alone, having no company to spend your time with, or feeling bored and unamused. However, loneliness is far deeper than that. In fact, there are a few different types of loneliness, and each affects us in its own, unique way.
In today’s world, privacy seems to be a thing of the past. We stay connected with each other 24/7 and showcase our whole lives on social media. What does it mean to be a private person in a world of constant connection?
Let’s give a definition of a private person first of all. It is someone who prefers to stay low-key and doesn’t open up to other people easily. Typically, it’s an introvert who doesn’t have many social connections and won’t talk about themselves much....
I often feel like I don’t belong anywhere in this world. If you are reading this article, it probably means that you feel this way too and are looking for answers.
When you lack a sense of belonging, it can be painful. It may indicate underlying problems you’ve been ignoring all this time. Does your life lack meaning? Have you lost touch with yourself and ended up following someone else’s path? Are you surrounded by the wrong people?
What does it mean to have a lone wolf personality? A lone wolf is an independent, self-sufficient person who enjoys solitary activities and has little or no interest in social interaction.
What Is the Difference between a Lone Wolf Personality and an Introvert?
The above sounds much like the definition of an introvert, doesn’t it? Well, these two personality types are similar but not equal. A lone wolf is certainly an introvert, but not every introvert is a loner.
I wish I had asked myself this question when I was a teenager. But back then, I had no idea what an introvert is. I was convinced that something was wrong with me. I thought that my difficulties with social interaction were due to some flaws in my personality.
Are you feeling the same way? In this case, I’m here to help you figure out what an introvert is and whether you are one. And most importantly, I’m here...
We often say that when we are in love, we feel the warmth all over our body, or when we are angry, the blood rushes to our head. As it turns out, these are not just words. Researchers from Finland for the first time presented the evidence that emotions are associated with a series of physiological changes in our body, which, in fact, are the same in all people, regardless of their race or culture.
The study, published in the journal «Proceedings...
Why don’t people like me? I believe each of us has asked ourselves this question at some point in our lives.
Being accepted by others is a natural human need. Even if you no longer care about social acceptance that much, you most probably did when you were a teen and a young adult.
Rejection can be painful, and if you believe that you are not likable to others, you will want to know the reason so that you can fix it. You may start to think that...
In these times of ubiquitous uncertainty, many people feel like everything is falling apart. Businesses fail, relationships are going through the trial of social distancing, loneliness and isolation are more intense than ever. For this reason, you may want to know how to deal with failure and uncertainty.
If you are feeling like a failure during this turbulent period, you are not alone. Whatever it is that you may have failed in, there are some things you can do to overcome it as quickly as possible and...
We all have encountered overly clingy and needy people in our lives.
Some may have been in a relationship with a too dependent partner, others could have had a friend who asked for one favor after another. While it’s totally human to feel emotionally attached to those around you as well as to ask for their help from time to time, these personalities take it to another level.
Needy people often come to the point of becoming toxic manipulators. More often than not, they are unaware...
Passive aggression is a favorite tactic for negative, secretly jealous, and insecure personalities. So almost all of the above types of toxic people can use it, especially the approval seekers and the enviers.
They lack the emotional toughness to speak their mind openly and face conflict. Thus, they throw out sneaky comments and wistful statements that make you feel bad and bring them temporary emotional satisfaction.
An example situation:
Your friend Bob tells you about his financial difficulties. He has lost his job and doesn’t know how to...
An individual with a guarded personality struggles with showing their affection to other people. If someone you love is a guarded person, you know exactly what it means.
This is not a person who will tell you he or she loves you a dozen times a day. S/he will hardly ever tell you this. They will not give you compliments or express their affection in any other way. They won’t be using lovey-dovey names either. And of course, they will never talk about their feelings. Sounds familiar?...
Loneliness is more widespread today than ever before. In our modern world, we are staying virtually connected all the time but feel more detached from each other in real life. Many people find themselves socially and emotionally lonely, but few know what spiritual loneliness is.
Recent events have further heightened the feelings of loneliness. Social distancing measures require us to stay at home and avoid unnecessary contact with other people. With this mandatory isolation, it makes sense why you might be feeling lonely right now, especially if...
With current coronavirus lockdown in many countries of the world, the regular flow of life has stopped. Basically, our lives have been put on hold.
We are asked to stay at home and to reduce our social and outdoor activities to the very minimum. Sounds like an introvert’s definition of paradise, doesn’t it? Yes, in these uneasy times, the quiet ones finally have an advantage in society.
However, for everyone else, it’s an incredibly challenging situation. Anoutgoing personwho craves social contact and whose normal...
Coronavirus pandemic is spreading at a terrifyingly threatening pace. Every single day, it counts dozens of thousands of new cases and a growing number of deaths worldwide.
We still don’t have enough information about the novel virus COVID-19. But it seems that no one is safe. Coronavirus doesn’t make distinctions when it comes to a patient’s age, sex or socioeconomic status. Even young and healthy people can possibly develop severe symptoms and even die.
But every crisis teaches us important lessons, and the coronavirus crisis is no exception. And...
If you are in your late 20s, you probably freak out at the approaching milestone of turning 30 years old. And it makes perfect sense why.
To a twenty-something, the age of 30 may seem like something ultimately adult, boring and even gloomy. You can almost feel how your childhood dreams and carefree joys of youth are slipping through your fingers…
Guess what? It’s not as bad as it seems.
Below are a few truths that will hopefully give you some motivation to overcome the fear of turning 30 years old:
Why are some people prone to feeling detached from those around them? Are you such a person yourself? If you are, then you have probably wondered where this feeling comes from and how to stop it.
I always felt somehow disconnected from the people around me. As if there was an invisible wall between me and them. Like I could never reach an ultimate connection and understanding with anyone. Sounds familiar? First of all, let’s delve into the possible causes of feeling detached from people.
Have you ever felt a deep sadness and frustration with the world and all the ugly things that are happening in it? You may have had weltschmerz.
What Is Weltschmerz? The Definition and Origins
Weltschmerz is a German word that literally means ‘world’ (welt) + ‘pain’ (schmerz) and defines an emotional state when someone is melancholic about all the suffering and injustice that exist in the world. We could say that it’s a deeper and more desperate version of world-weariness.
German author Jean Paul is credited for introducing this word to the general audience. However,...
In the world of popular psychology, there seems to be an ongoing ‘war’ between extroverts and introverts. How many articles have been written by both introvert and extrovert personality types to describe the special traits and talents of their own type and expose the flaws of the other! Well, introverts may have written more articles simply because they are more into writing than their extroverted fellows : )
Today, I won’t focus my article on introverted people and their traits and behaviors. Instead, I’m going to write about extrovert personality from the standpoint of an introvert...
Do you ever feel disconnected from reality? As if life is passing you by and you are just an observer. Like most of your living takes place in your head, not in the real world. You struggle to connect with people and enjoy life’s pleasures. All this just feels not good enough. In psychology, this is called dissociation.
Why do some people experience dissociation?
Dissociative states are common in individuals with various mental disorders from anxiety to schizophrenia. However, today, we won’t focus on mental illness and will talk about healthy people who experience the feeling of being disconnected from...
Social anxiety is a common mental disorder in today’s world. According to estimates, around 7% of the US population were diagnosed in the past year while about 12% of American adults experience the symptoms at some point in their lives. What causes social anxiety?
It is not totally clear what is hiding behind this mental issue. As with most mental disorders, social anxiety seems to be a combination of genetics, brain structure and environment.
Some of the factors that we often find in scientific publications are negative childhood experiences such as bullying or abuse. It makes sense that...
Introverts are known for their quirky behaviors that usually confuse other people. There are countless articles on the web that describe weird introvert behaviors and habits, and yes, I must admit, I’ve written a few of those myself too. :) But there is not so much information on the actual motives behind those behaviors.
You see, some things introverted people do make perfect sense to them but not to everyone else. And most of the time, these things have to do with the way an introvert’s brain works. We don’t try to stand out or get attention...
If you are familiar with psychology, then you may have heard the term ‘schizoid personality disorder’. It is a type of personality disorder in which the individual has a consistent pattern of emotional flatness and detachment from social relationships.
In fact, it is included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and the Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders (ICD-10), both of which are widely used by mental health professionals for diagnosing psychiatric disorders.
For example, the DSM-5 criteria for being diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder include the following:...
We all have met a person who instantly gave us negative vibes. We may not have even realized the reason why – we just felt it.
That tense, uncomfortable feeling that makes you want to think up an excuse and get out of there. If you are sensitive to the energies around you, you know what I’m talking about. In situations like this, it’s easy to label that person as negative or ill-wishing and suspect them to have some kind of dark intentions on you....
Are you prone to feeling sad for no reason? In reality, there is always a reason, it’s just could be less obvious.
It’s perfectly natural to feel sad when something bad happens in your life. It’s completely human to feel blue when life gets hard. And it doesn’t mean you are weak or have given up. All it means is that you are sensitive enough to react to a negative situation. But what happens when everything is fine, yet, you are feeling sad for no reason...
The consumer society we live in has altered our perceptions on so many levels. It has changed the way we see things in our everyday lives.
The consumer society wants us to believe that in order to be happy, we need to constantly buy newer and better things. Life becomes a never-ending pursuit of the attributes of success. I’m using the word ‘attributes’ because our society doesn’t really want us to strive to be truly successful or happy. It wants us to strive to look so.
In the mid-1990s, Sir Roger Penrose, a mathematical physicist, put forward a theory called “orchestrated objective reduction.” Many universities and institutes suggested that inside microtubules of brain cells, quantum vibrational computations were orchestrated. They were orchestrated by memory and synaptic inputs harnessed inside microtubules and later eliminated by objective reduction. These microtubules are important components of the cell structural skeleton.
The Critics
Orchestrated objective reduction has been highly criticized from the beginning. The brain has been weighed too noisy,...
Our universe never ceases to amaze us. The more we explore the cosmos, the more incredible things we find.
It seems that astronomers have made a new mind-blowing discovery as they have never seen anything similar to the planet they just detected.
KELT-9b
KELT-9b is an exoplanet which orbits a huge star KELT-9 in the constellation Cygnus and is approximately 650 light-years away from us. It is a gas giant which completes a full circle around KELT-9 in only 1,5 days. And finally, the most remarkable thing...
Intuition is full of temptations. How can we keep from trying to explain something that came out of nowhere to solve a problem as something that was “sent down from above”?
Intuition is often referred to as “readily available knowledge“, which has the property to “suddenly” appear in the head of an individual. But we often fail to take into account the fact that we have long been preoccupied with solving this problem.
How it works
Intuition is viewed as a method to attain philosophical knowledge, ability to perceive information,...
We are to witness something amazing on the eve of November 14. On that day, the distance between our planet and the moon will be the shortest in almost 70 years! The last time it happened was in January 1948.
Earth’s natural satellite will appear about 14% bigger and 30% brighter in comparison with an average full moon. It is estimated that the next supermoon of this size will take place on 25 November 2034, so make sure you don’t miss this beautiful celestial event (if the weather...
As a young child, I would randomly pause in my daily activities to thumb through my perception of the world. Not only could I think about things, I could reason, decide and analyze things. Events in life left me with feelings of confusion, which caused me to dig further into the meaning of what I had witnessed.
All this sounds pretty normal and obvious, right? Well, to a child, realizing the existence of the conscious is a major thing. A child comes to the...
The connection between the body and mind is obvious. You might be amazed by the how strong this connection is and how our thoughts affect our health, even depression and the links to stress.
Studies show that stress or depression can change us physically, even organ function! Peter L. Strick, PhD, Thomas Detre Chair of the Department of Neurobiology and scientific director of the University of Pittsburgh Brain Institute, said,
“Our results turned out to be much more complex and interesting than we imagined...
A 2010 study that examined a sample of 203 individuals from different companies’ management development programs revealed something interesting.
It was found that about 3% of business managers scored in the psychopath range while the incidence of psychopathy in the general population is approximately 1%. So why are there so many psychopaths in senior management positions?
As astronauts in space, we can gain a unique perspective of our planet. Land forms make a myriad of faces across the earth, showcasing familiarity from home. What we fail to appreciate, sometimes, is the competitive beauty of the earth’s vast oceans.
These bodies of water make up 70% of the earth’s surface and never get the recognition they deserve. Recently, World Ocean Day strived to bring the focus back to these underrated natural qualities of our home planet, in hopes of saving them. Yes,...
We only have one planet, and so we should use it wisely. You know, kind of like that saying about our health. Well, some of you may have heard that one, and if not, I believe you still get the gist of it.
Think about this: our planet and its resources are like our body in a way, and so harsh treatment will eventually wear it out… Unless, of course, we change our mindset about almost everything. So, what should we do about it?
As a child, I never liked zoos or circuses because I couldn’t understand what was so fun in watching caged and humiliated animals. Now, as an adult, I believe that animal captivity is wrong to the core since other species have the same rights for life and freedom as we do.
There’s been much debate on the animal captivity lately, and it makes sense why – keeping wild creatures in cages is inhumane, to say the least. Just think about it – not only have we deprived other...
The world has never been so connected as it is now. Communication and internet technologies have made it possible to stay in touch with anyone no matter where they live.
Today, it’s probably impossible to find a person who doesn’t use social networks and instant messaging apps, which have become an integral part of our life.
Many people can’t even imagine their daily routine without online communication and feel incomplete if they don’t chat with their friends and don’t see their updates in the Facebook feed st least once a...
In the climate of global surveillance that surrounds our daily lives, the only safe place we can hide in is our own head.
They are watching us through the surveillance cameras while everything we write, say and do online no longer belongs to the field of privacy. Only our thoughts and memories can’t be accessible to other people. Guess what? Not anymore.
Scientists from the University of Oregon have invented a mind-reading system capable of reading people’s thoughts using brain scans and then project them on a...
Many archaeological discoveries and ancient monuments that survived to the present day suggest that our ancestors were far more advanced than we think.
Massive and sometimes “impossible” structures make us wonder how the ancient people built something like this thousands of years ago, without the sophisticated construction equipment we have today. One of such structures is the majestic Kailasa temple, which was carved out of a single rock 1,200 years ago.
Located in the Maharashtra state in western India, it’s definitely one of the most...
I bet that many of you would love to leave it all behind and move to somewhere nice and quiet, far from the crowded cities with their constant noise, never ending traffic jams and hectic lifestyle.
Well, the truth is that with all these cute tiny houses and innovative capsule homes that have been coming to light lately, the dream of quiet off-grid living becomes more real than ever. Today, we’ll have...
You have probably seen the disturbing images of marine animals that were damaged by plastic waste and six-pack rings in particular.
Remember that poor sea turtle who was trapped in a six-pack ring and had its shell growing around it for years, which gave her an odd peanut shape?
This is one of the millions of sad examples of what plastic pollution is doing to the marine ecosystems. According to the estimates, this pollution harms approximately 1 million ocean animals each year, including 100,000 sea turtles...
The idea that we may be living in a computer simulation is not new. It seems that it just got more support as Elon Musk, one of the greatest visionaries and inventors of our time, said in a recent interview that we could actually be characters in a highly advanced civilization’s video game.
At Recode’s Code Conference, which took place last week in California, Musk was asked if it is possible that our world is nothing but a...
From one of my favorite authors in this field, Anna LeMind!
Finding one’s path in life is not an easy task. It takes years of trying, failing and searching.
It’s sad that most people never find the right path and end up spending their life surrounded by wrong people and doing things they don’t enjoy. In today’s society, it’s particularly easy to get confused as to what we want in life since we are constantly told by the mass media and...
Art is often used as a means to raise awareness of the acute problems humanity faces today. Environmental issues, being one of the most significant of them, inspire illustrators and graphic designers all over the world to address these matters in their artwork.
From drawings that show the damage the human race has done to each sphere of Earth to the illustrations that reveal a true face of war, all these stunning pieces of art serve the same purpose – to expose the absurdity...
Image courtesy of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (Commonwealth of Australia)
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s most remarkable natural wonders.
With the impressive overall length of 1,430 miles, it is not only the most extensive coral reef ecosystem but also the largest living structure on the planet. Unfortunately, this natural masterpiece may soon disappear as the findings of a recent study suggest that the reef is on the brink of extinction.
General Electric (GE) Global Research has just announced the development of a prototype turbine which converts carbon dioxide into electricity. While the size of the turbine does not exceed that of a desk, the inventors say it could actually power a town of 10,000 homes!
This sounds really promising, given that this innovation has the potential to help solve two critical issues of the modern world – CO2 pollution and energy crisis – at the same time.
As Doug Hofer, GE steam turbine specialist who is...
Till recently, plastic was thought to be resistant to all known species of bacteria due to its chemical structure. Plastic consists of so-called polymers, or large chains of repeating molecules. Their size is far greater than the one of an individual bacterium, which makes it impossible for the microbes to metabolize plastic.
Yet, researchers have recently detected a bacterium that can actually consume plastic, in particular, polyethylene terephthalate or PET, one of the most popular types of plastic that is widely used in bottles, food packaging and clothing....
The Vikings were Germanic Norse seafaring traders and raiders who conquered vast territories in Scandinavia, Northern and Central Europe, as well as European Russia, in the period from the late 8th to the late 11th century.
It was long believed that their influence was limited to these regions, apart from the periods when they extended to the Mediterranean along with North Africa and settled on the eastern coast of Greenland.
However, in the 1960s, when the discovery of an archaeological site at L’Anse aux...
In 20 years from now, it may be possible to go on vacation to the Moon thanks to an ambitious plan recently announced by the European Space Agency (ESA).
Johann-Dietrich Woerner, head of the ESA, has revealed a vision of an international lunar base dubbed Moon Village, which could become a reality as early as by 2030. In a recent video by ESA, Woerner says that the establishment of a permanent settlement on the Moon, which would require a joint effort of all spacefaring nations,...
Dutch artist and inventor Theo Jansen has created something truly remarkable. Most probably, you haven’t seen anything like this before. His kinetic sculptures, called “Strandbeests,” or beach beasts, are huge skeletal constructs that are designed to move powered solely by the energy of the sea breeze.
Jansen’s insect-like creatures are made from ordinary plastic tubes and move without the use of electronics. The artist has also equipped his beasts with recycled plastic bottles, valves and pumps. Moreover, using air pressure, he has managed to give...
Humanity has never reached such a level of economic development and technological sophistication before – we have super fast vehicles and all kinds of appliances and gadgets that make our daily life easier.
At the same time, the economic growth of the past few decades has dramatically changed the look of our planet. The areas that were covered with dense forests just 30 years ago are now turned into lifeless realms of concrete and asphalt. So what’s the point in having all this progress, if we...
With all the negativity that surrounds us daily and all the evil that is happening in the world today, we sometimes need a reminder that there are still things like kindness, loyalty and gratitude. This heartwarming story will do exactly that.
Wall Street Journal recently featured a story about a penguin who swims 4,970 miles each year to see the man who saved his life 5 years ago.
In 2011, 71-year-old retired bricklayer Joao Pereira de Souza found a...
While the humanity is exploring the outer space and is heading towards the colonization of the planets of our solar system, it turns out that there is still so much to learn about our home planet.
A research team led by Dr. Elena Bykova from the University of Bayreuth, Germany, discovered a previously unknown layer in the Earth’s lower mantle which is estimated to contain about eight to ten times more oxygen than the planet’s atmosphere.
“We estimate that this source so far provided an amount...
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