Marx, Nietzsche and Freud were called the “Masters of Suspicion” for challenging the prevailing traditions and dogmas of their times. Could these great philosophers/analysts teach us something important for us to implement within our current era? Regardless of whether we share their ideas or not, the truth is these great men impacted Western thought in…… Continue reading The Masters of Suspicion
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Understanding Fear
What exactly is fear? The dictionary describes it as “an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.” but is that all? Let’s examine further… Most of us are afraid of fear; yet fear is responsible for helping to keep us safe; that to…… Continue reading Understanding Fear
Analyzing Narco-Culture
This article was born after an interesting debate that led me to understand how many of us take life for granted. Sometimes, we forget what we may see in the news; although different, it might be a common reality for others. Many people are unfamiliar with the term Narco-culture; as such, they often confuse gangs…… Continue reading Analyzing Narco-Culture
Gnosticism: Understanding Moon Magick
Tomorrow is the day for the “Flower Moon”; as a Gnostic, Esoteric and Tantric I keep up with the cycles of the moon and its many special manifestations throughout the year. Over the centuries the understanding of Moon Magick has been lost leaving mostly diluted versions of the original understanding; however as Gnostics always have…… Continue reading Gnosticism: Understanding Moon Magick
Learning Difficulties vs. Learning Disorders.
Parents often confuse learning problems, even worst they may assume because their child is having difficulties he or she is or will be considered a failure; endless periods of homework completion with seemingly insurmountable difficulties; until they realize the child may need an entirely different way of being taught or may have anxiety. His brain…… Continue reading Learning Difficulties vs. Learning Disorders.
The Damage of Self Comparison
From time to time we all have compared ourselves to others, even unintentionally or perhaps someone else made the comparison and brought it to our attention. Comparing yourself to others doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing if you do it hoping to learn; however, it should not be something you encourage within your…… Continue reading The Damage of Self Comparison
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?
The Decadence Of Introspection: The Danger Of Fake Positivism
In this day and age there are quite a number of people who use the “New Age” approach to handling difficult situations or emotions; such approach is centered on focusing on only the positive. Over time more and more people are realizing that the avoidance of emotions which are not pleasant, not only does not…… Continue reading The Decadence Of Introspection: The Danger Of Fake Positivism
The “I” according to Carl Jung
We all use the word “I” yet we seldom look at its origin. Within the majority of languages one finds the concept of “I” but have we ever stopped to analyze what “I” represents? According to many modern psychologists; who base themselves mostly on what is unofficially call materialistic psychology; believe the “I” to be…… Continue reading The “I” according to Carl Jung
The Lie Hidden Behind “Tolerance”
“An artist if he is unselfish and passionate, is always a living protest. Just to open his mouth is to protest: against a conformism, against what is official, public or national, what everyone else feels comfortable with. So the moment when he opens his mouth an artist is engaged because opening his mouth is always…… Continue reading The Lie Hidden Behind “Tolerance”
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