You are confined only by the walls you build yourself. — Andrew Murphy In a previous post, I dispelled the belief that we only use 10% of our brains, a kind of depressing realization for some when that supposedly “untapped” 90% could have potentially granted us super powers. But, even if we ourselves can’t unlock these…
Peace is not an absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. — Ronald Reagan Lately, it’s felt like groups are more and more in conflict with each other. Republicans versus Democrats. Nation One versus Nation Two. Ninjas versus Pirates. (Obviously Team Ninja over here.) And in understanding these tensions–and…
In many ways, being yourself is dispelling stereotypes. — Franchesca Ramsey In thinking about one of the greatest barriers to societal flourishing, there is one psychological bias that stands out above the others: stereotypes. Whether those are racial, religious, gendered, or political, the use and endorsement of stereotypes greatly impairs humans’ ability to get along….
For everything you have missed, you have gained something else. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Possibly one of the greatest psychological afflictions of our time is concealed by a relatively short and relatively cute acronym: FoMO With over 3 million hits on Google, New York Times articles, Business Insider opinion pieces, the fear of missing out (FoMO)…
The problem with love is you can love who you want…but so can they. — Anonymous Lately, have you been listening to music a little bit louder? Have you been taking showers that are a little bit hotter? Have you been craving brighter visuals or stronger flavors or more aromatic smells? If so, you may be…
When you can do a common thing in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world. — George Washington Carver Many writers dislike being asked where they get their creative ideas from, largely, because they have no clue themselves. Creativity seems to strike sporadically and harnessing it can sometimes feel like trying…