humanity
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Can an Evil Man* be as Critically Self Aware of his Nature as a Good Man?
Typically it is supposed that all good men possess similar key attributes. They have the ability to rigorously and thoroughly reflect on the nature of themselves. They fully comprehend the impact on others of their decisions and appreciate their role in contributing to or reducing the suffering of others. They feel deeply the emotions needed in order to achieve a correct understanding of these things. Emotions like empathy, sadness, guilt, shame, and others. They recognize that most people seek to maximize their experience of positive emotions and minimize the experience of negative ones. Thus they act in ways which seek to achieve this balance in the greatest number of people. They also recognize that all people are unique and all situations different. The optimum emotional balance for one person in a certain situations may vary with other persons in different circumstances. They are flexible enough to adjust accordingly to those differences and wise enough to understand when a certain balance should be aimed for given the circumstances.
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in Psyche
The Power of the Mind/Brain
The brain has been ascribed many abilities it cannot possibly possess from learning, to seeing, to understanding, to knowing, etc. This is the mereological fallacy writ large. Ascribing attributes/characteristics/behaviors to a part or parts of a thing that can only (logically) be applied to the whole thing. Only of a (mostly) whole human person (and some non human animals) with a (mostly) functioning nervous system including a brain can we say they are capable of doing any of those things. Never forget that a brain divorced from a body is a lump of grey matter capable of nothing save a few basic cellular processes and possibly some low level electrochemical (nerve) activity, for a short period of time at least.
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in Psyche
Lifting the veil of sadness
There’s an undercurrent of loneliness and isolation to everyday life. Its intensity varies. It’s not always apparent, though it’s always with us. It might creep up on you while walking down a street full of people and feeling disconnected from everyone you see; or when you have an opportunity to speak one-on-one with an interesting colleague at work, but just can’t make the intimate connection you’d hoped; or when someone disappoints you and you feel despondent, weak, and humiliated.
By Daniel Del Re4 years ago in Psyche
Social Motives
The group that I identify with the most is the “gamer” group. For many people, the gamer stereotype is a white teenage boy who drinks energy drinks, eats junk food, and is a bit of a social pariah. However, the gamer group is so much more than that. To be a gamer is to take challenges and turn them into victories. It is to be a puzzle solver, a critical thinker, and a think-on-your-feet icon. Gamers have many different favorite genres and identify with different aspects of the gamer culture (which is really another conversation entirely). However, the identification with the “gamer” group, or identity, is the major group membership that I currently hold, and one that I am proud to portray openly and zealously. However, what drives me to identify with the group? That is where social motives come in.
By Cobe Wilson4 years ago in Psyche
Connecting with Our Inner Wildness: The Significance of Animal Spirit Guides in Our Existence
I've forever been attracted to the enchantment and secret of nature. As a kid, I went through endless hours investigating the timberlands and fields that encompassed my home, consistently looking for experience and motivation. In any case, it was only after I found the idea of creature soul directs that I really started to grasp the force of the normal world.
By Aifos Mind4 years ago in Psyche
A Cold Night And Her Company
It was a cold winter night, and the chill in the air was palpable. I had been sitting in my apartment for hours, feeling lonely and isolated. The darkness outside was only illuminated by the streetlights, casting long shadows across the pavement. I couldn't help but think about how different my life had become in the past year. The COVID-19 pandemic had turned my world upside down, and I was struggling to adjust to the new normal.
By Muhammad Irfan4 years ago in Psyche
The Science Behind Manifesting
Emotions are a powerful force in our lives. They can drive us to achieve great things or hold us back from realizing our full potential. And when it comes to the Law of Attraction, emotions are a crucial component in manifesting our desires.
By Angela Schnaubelt4 years ago in Psyche
