humanity
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Knight in Shining Armor
I’m drowning in a rage Trauma, There’s so much pain, hatred, and fear I’ve been preyed upon I’ve been exposed I’ve been tortured and reduced to nothing
Alisha WilkinsPublished about a month ago in PsycheHey You, Stop Judging That Addict!
In my Morning Pages today, the same theme. I’m starting over. Again. A new day, a fresh start, and despite a lifetime of failures and giving in to temptation, I’m hopeful. Again.
Joe Guay - Dispatches From the Guay Life!!Published about a month ago in PsycheThe broken window
Have you ever wondered why when we enter a neighborhood inhabited only by the rich, the neighborhood seems to us pure, elegant and flawless, and you feel safe while walking in it and if you park your car, you do not fear for it, while if you pass through a poor, marginalized neighborhood full of filth, you will feel insecure, a thief may come out to rob you, cleanliness is almost non-existent, everything is broken, and you cannot park your car safely , There is this strange and contradictory situation , you may think it is due to the upbringing of both the poor and the rich, but no. In 1969, a famous American psychologist and sociologist from Stanford University named Philip Zimbardo decided to do strange research on which an even stranger theory called the Broken Window Theory was built by sociologists James Wilson and George Keeling in 1982 and later turned into one of the most important studies in criminology and social and psychological sciences in the world . The theory says that regardless of whether this neighborhood is inhabited by rich or poor people. One broken window in this neighborhood will soon lead to the appearance of more broken windows. The theory literally says that one broken window that has not been repaired is a signal that no one cares and therefore breaking more windows will not cost anything, and the disorder leads to increased levels of fear in citizens, which leads them to withdraw from society and reduce participation in informal social control.
How to care for oneself while grieving
How to care for oneself while grieving Grief in its entirety strikes while you least expect it. The atrocity of sadness lies in the false notion of being alone and having it all together all the time. To be or not to be in the constant state of despair is not in one’s hands, as melancholy varies in its intensity ranging from a dejected mood to deep and chronic loneliness. Oftentimes people subject their negativity to a mere passage of time, but often there is an underlying cause that needs to be addressed and healed to become in a state of awareness of their emotions and innate being. It is important to bring light to the need to embrace one’s emotions and not shame ourselves with guilt when we don't feel happy or in rhythm with our souls. Often we lose the sense of self when surrounded by grief.
Hridya SharmaPublished about a month ago in PsycheSave water Save Lives
A recent study disproves a decades-old belief that high shower pressure is beneficial for people to use less water. Servers proved their research by installing timers in 290 showers. For decades, the thought is found in every human being that to use less water, the pressure of the shower should be kept low. In fact, after this survey, it was found that keeping the pressure of the shower high will use less water.
Ahmad RiazPublished 2 months ago in PsycheThe World Filled With Magic
The world was filled with magic when I was a child; it was wherever I dared to look. Elves and goblins lurked in between the trees of forests at the edge of the school’s park, watching from the brambles and the brush as I’d try to play with my classmates.
Haley M.T.Published 2 months ago in PsycheHumans are social animals
Humans are social animals and naturally form societies and civilizations. We also engage in smaller groups like sports teams or book clubs. Social psychology explores how we interact with others, how being in different groups affects our behavior, and how we perceive ourselves and others. This field aims to understand how social context influences a person's behavior.
Simretu TsegayePublished 2 months ago in PsycheArt and Suffering
There exists a school of thought that maintains that without great suffering and depth of experience, no truly great art can arise. Why does it seem like so many artists, both in the past and in more recent times, appear to have been the victims of so many misfortunes, turbulent psychological states, unhappy childhoods and family backgrounds, and miserable or failed marriages and relationships? Is this unhappiness perhaps part and parcel of the human condition, and are artists just the more obvious or poetic martyrs?
ANTICHRIST SUPERSTARPublished 2 months ago in PsychePsyche/ Death Cab for Cutie
You may recognize Lindsey Burdge from "A Teacher" or "Midnight swim" in the 8-minute long video "I will possess your heart" by Death Cab for Cutie. This American rock band is classified as indie rock, indie pop, and alternative rock with Vocalist Ben Gibbard.
Natasha CollazoPublished 2 months ago in PsycheAre Psychedelic Medicines the Next Big Thing?
Author/Interviewer Preface: Charles Bogenberger is a 39-year-old entrepreneur with a BS degree in mechanical engineering, an MBA, and a former colleague. After college, he worked for a few years then returned to school to obtain his MBA. Post MBA he bounced around several marketing and sales roles before landing the job where I would meet him, business unit manager at a large company (which will remain unnamed). They felt his background was a perfect fit and had recruited him to run one of their testing laboratories in Battle Creek, Michigan. At that lab Charles oversaw a staff of 20 plus employees, doing primarily microbiological analysis of pathogens and other microorganisms of concern in foods and the environment. The last time I had seen him was almost two years ago there, only about two weeks before his departure from the company. He left on good terms, burnt out after almost two years at what is a very demanding job, both mentally and physically. When he informed me he was leaving I asked him about his plans for the future. He talked about "taking some time off", travel, and after that he wasn't sure. He had managed to save up a good chunk of money during his time in Battle Creek. There is not much to spend money on there in the best of times and this was particularly true during the time when Charles lived there during the COVID pandemic. Michigan had some of the strictest and harshest lockdown protocols of any state. The lack of ability to build a new network of friends in the area was another reason Charles chose to leave Battle Creek. I said my goodbyes at our last meeting, wished him luck, asked him to keep in touch, and that was that. We exchanged a couple messages during the two years since that time. That changed recently when I reconnected with him by text once again and asked him what he had been up to and what he was doing now. He told me he was doing well and that he had moved back to his hometown of Denver, Colorado. When I inquired as to what he was doing for work, how he planned to make money, he texted something I absolutely did not expect, "I'm growing psychedelic mushrooms." I was instantly intrigued, curious to learn how and why this formerly successful engineer/businessman had chosen to grow what is/was an illegal substance and how he hoped to make money (legally) by doing so. I found his story compelling and fascinating, and, after much additional discussion, together we hit upon the idea of an interview to share this unusual story with a wider audience. Below is a (lightly) edited version of that discussion which took place on February 14, 2023.
Everyday JunglistPublished 2 months ago in PsycheLoneliness...
When a passing sensation for people, depression has formed into a persistent disease that influences a large number of individuals worldwide. Despite the fact that we live in a time of unequaled connectedness, measurements show frightening numbers: 60% of youthful grown-ups in the UK between the ages of 18 and 34 report feeling forlorn habitually, while 46% of Americans report feeling desolate consistently. This change brings up significant issues about the idea of forlornness and its inescapable consequences for individuals and social orders.
Abdur RahmanPublished 2 months ago in PsycheAbleist Language You Need To Stop Using
ThWhat is ableism, and why is it harmful? The disabled community is the world's largest minority. It's also the only minority that anyone could become part of at any time. Many non-disabled people take their health for granted. When you're used to living without worry, it's often easy to ignore the thought of how common disability actually is. According to the World Health Organization, nearly one and a half billion people worldwide live with some type of disability, and it isn't always visible.
ghostsandrebelsPublished 2 months ago in Psyche