The Problem of Mindfulness
Mindfulness promotes itself as value-neutral, but it is loaded with troubling assumptions about the self and the cosmos. I have a long history with meditation, although my involvement has been…
Why Self-Harm
Cutting brings relief because emotion and pain criss-cross in the brain. Can we untangle this circuit and stop self-harm? Here’s what I remember: the first time I cut myself, I…
Words Of The Day
1) Swerve – to change direction suddenly The car swerved to avoid the child. 2) Eleemosynary – things related to charitable giving Monetary donations to eleemosynary institutes are tax deductible.…
Depressive realism
We kept chasing happiness, but true clarity comes from depression and existential angst. Admit life is hell — and be free. A state of inner turbulence, apprehension, and negativity about…
The Meanings of Life
Parents often say, “I just want my children to be happy.” But when we lose a sense of meaning, we tend to feel depressed. So, what is meaning? And why…
Words Start With N
1) Nibble – to eat it slowly or show some inclination to accept offer If you nibble your chips chocolate and your sister gobble her quickly, you will last long.…
Words Start with P(6)
1) Preclude – to prevent it from happening A muzzle preclude a dog from biting. 2) Precarious – when something is unstable and likely to get worse You are in…
Lesson to learn from A PADDLER !
Life if full of twists and turn, just like river. The key is to keep paddling forward , no matter how Difficult the journey may seem. By facing challenges head-on…
Words Start With P(5)
1) Plaintive – is an adjective used for describing melancholy, sorrowful tone The singer sang Plaintive melody 2) Plaque – flat metal on a wall as a memorial The monument…