Archetypes are recurring patterns of behavior, emotion, and thought that show up across human experience. They’re not just characters in myths—they’re psychological “blueprints” that shape how we react, relate, and evolve. Think of them as familiar emotional roles we slip into, often without realizing it. They’re in your stories, your …
While it is crucial for health, excessive intake of B6, particularly through supplements, can lead to toxicity with significant health implications. Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, is an essential water-soluble vitamin critical for numerous physiological functions, including neurotransmitter synthesis, protein metabolism, and hemoglobin production. Although, most people take vitamin B6 supplements …
Did you know your brain is basically an analog radio, constantly broadcasting and tuning in to frequencies that shape your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors? That’s right! Our brain waves—those fascinating electrical pulses coursing through your noggin—are analog waveforms. Like ocean waves rolling onto the shore, brain waves have a natural, …
After many years as an educator, I’ve learned something deceptively simple: we don’t all see the same mental images, even when we use the same words. For example, I could ask a room full of people to picture a dog. Each person would comply.Eager, certain, confident. But what we’d find …
The Philosophy of Cartesianism: Foundations of Modern Thought Cartesianism, named after the French philosopher René Descartes, represents a pivotal philosophical framework that has profoundly influenced modern Western thought. Emerging in the 17th century, Cartesian philosophy focuses on the relationship between mind and body, the nature of knowledge, and the application …
The ancient myth of Castor and Pollux, the Gemini twins of Greek mythology. They were born brothers – one mortal, one divine.Castor could die. Pollux could not.When Castor was slain, Pollux was so grieved that he asked the gods to let him share his immortality. Paul’s Return to Rome“After three …
Chirality /kaɪˈrælɪtiː/ is a property of asymmetry important in several branches of science. The word chirality is derived from the Greek χείρ (kheir), “hand”, a familiar chiral object. A chiral object and its mirror image are called enantiomorphs (Greek, “opposite forms”) -Wikipedia The word Chiral is Sirius Leigh used often. We often think of opposites as adversaries, good – bad, short …
Cognitive Agility is a critical skill that influences various aspects of our lives, including problem-solving, learning, interpersonal relationships, and professional success. Those who cultivate cognitive agility can navigate challenges with ease, adapt to changing circumstances, and thrive in a complex world. In learning, Cognitive Agility enables individuals to approach new …
The word “sin” carries weighty connotations for many people, often evoking thoughts of moral wrongdoing and divine punishment. However, the concept of ‘sin’ transcends religious boundaries to encompass a broader understanding of moral culpability and ethical reflection. While its deep roots in Christian theology are well recognized, the term has …
Cynicism is emotionally toxic and cynics are tainted hypodermics administering the toxicity. Interaction in the real world will create a bit of observational cynicism in everyone’s mind, but in my experience, a cynic is someone who finds psychological safety in their recognition of the misery. [Not to be confused with …