There is an epidemic in the world today of the psychological phenomenon called cognitive dissonance. Everyone is susceptible to cognitive dissonance to one degree or another; however, it seems to be especially prevalent in the Western world today. “Cognitive dissonance refers to psychological or emotional distress that can be sensed when faced with new information…… Continue reading Cognitive Dissonance
Author: Sofia Falcone
I believe, with quiet fervor, that one soul can shift the course of many. I write not from abstraction, but from the raw immediacy of lived experience and learned studies - from the labyrinth of my own challenges, triumphs, questions and awakenings. In offering the contours of my inner world, I hope to awaken in others a remembrance of their own power, their own unclaimed wholeness.
Understanding Sins
We have all heard of “Capital Sins” or “Deadly Sins”. For the sake of staying as close as possible to its original Latin name, I will refer to them as “Capital Sins”. For those of you who don’t know what these sins are, I will name them: Pride, envy, gluttony, greed lust, sloth and wrath.…… Continue reading Understanding Sins
How Well Do we Know Ourselves?
We like to believe that we have a good idea of who we are but do we really? I mean when was the last time you took time to actually contemplate your life?…. We currently live in a society with many advantages which our parents and granparents could only have dreamt of. Many of the…… Continue reading How Well Do we Know Ourselves?
Embracing Your Age
Tomorrow is my 40th birthday; I can’t believe how quickly time has gone by. To be honest, there was a time I thought I would be terrified at the idea of turning 40. Maybe I felt that way because when we are young we tend to put so much emphasis on staying young; maybe it…… Continue reading Embracing Your Age
Tantric Alchemy
Tantra is know by millions of people for its sexual positions but rarely do people actually understand its origins, its psychology or its benefits. Most people miss on what Tantra really is and how it can help their lives if they were to dive into it with respect and reverence for this ancient practice. It…… Continue reading Tantric Alchemy
Gypsy Spell
PRELUDE The following poem was the result of an introspective exercise given to me by a mentor. I don’t know about you but at times I struggle seeing the beauty within me, as at those times I let the judgement of others and the residual memories of long ago traumas hit. I am a fighter…… Continue reading Gypsy Spell
God According To Baruch Spinoza
Today I would like to share with you a bit of Spinoza’s ideologies which have touched my spirit. For those of you who may not know about him, he was a Dutch philosopher of Portuguese origin and was considered one of the greatest minds of his time. Many believed him to be an atheist (by…… Continue reading God According To Baruch Spinoza
Is Humankind A Virus?
Often we hear phrases such as: Human beings are nothing but a virus, a plague, a cancer. Often such a phrases or similar ones are used to blame humankind for all external things without stopping to think for a minute on what it’s being said. It seems easier to blame humankind; for that is what…… Continue reading Is Humankind A Virus?
COVID19: What It Is And Its possible Repercussions Due To Panic
The world as we knew it’s currently on lockdown due to Covid19, with that said there seems to be a lot of misinformation on the subject which only leads to more and more panic. That is why I decided to research more on the topic, in order to put together an article which I hope…… Continue reading COVID19: What It Is And Its possible Repercussions Due To Panic
Are We Smart Enough?: Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences and Education Theory
This article was inspired by a conversation I recently had with two caring educators from my daughter’s school. I’ve always been of the strong belief that in order to properly educate young minds, there has to be more than just reciting of theory but a deep desire to make an actual impact on a person’s…… Continue reading Are We Smart Enough?: Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences and Education Theory
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