The mind is prone to wandering. The ego has a tendency toward striving. To ground oneself becomes a continual challenge while withstanding the pushes and pulls of life. It is as if you are a boat being pushed to and fro by the turbulence of the sea in search of an anchor to drop, which …
Tag: Psychology
An Analysis of Initial Conditions
One of the principle issues in philosophy is causality. Whether engaged in from an academic viewpoint or not the matter of causality is inescapable. In order to have an ordered view of our worlds’, we must have some degree of an organizing principle. And, in order to do this, we also must be able to …
A Solemn Reflection on Humanity
Consumption and greed are how many feed. Although there are those whose desire for might supersedes their own foresight. Blessed be the right, for they know of no sleep tonight. Rest be assured all of whom refuse to be allured. Led down into the depths of deception, Eyes blurred by the grandeur produced from a …
A Psychological Survey of Current Events
“When a speculative philosopher believes he has comprehended the world once and for all in his system, he is deceiving himself; he has merely comprehended himself and then naively projected that view upon the world.” – C.G. Jung The beliefs held by individuals comprising today’s society have become increasingly separated from one another; that is, …
Psychological Fragments: Ease and Uncertainty
Cognitive ease states that how efficiently we process information influences our attitude and feelings toward whatever that something is that we are mentally engaged with; moreover, our motivation to expend effort and move toward (approach) or opt for conserving energy and not taking action toward whatever the perceived end goal might be is also affected …
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Flows and Fragments
Celebrate with a drink! Cheers to good health with the consumption of a known toxin.Mustn’t let yourself fret over such trivialities - let's return to building our own reality.Where to begin? Are you a friend or foe? Wait - regardless of what you say, how can I trust you?The response would naturally then be: how …
Squid Game: A Psychological Analysis
Squid Game has swept across the internet and quickly infiltrated our collective and individual consciousnesses. As the various means for social connection and interconnectivity increase in speed, I have noticed this repeated trend to jump over the initial premise, or the basic and banal elements that comprise the foundation for whatever is the cognitive infrastructure …
Cycles of Growth
Growth continues to ebb and flow.The task becomes predicting where it will go.Some say up, others say right;Both are governed by sleep each night. Our calculations may bear fruit;Our hopes may even sprout roots.Yet, despite our clever games,Our life presses onward unfazed.Our present flames are frozen and mounted in picture frames. So, what do we …
Tipping the Scales
In the court of law, there is a key threshold required for evidence known as the the standard of proof. This puts forth the required amount of evidence for a determination to be made in the specific case, and it differs between civil and criminal cases. For example, in most civil cases, the standard of …
A Two Sided Truth 