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The Impact of Early Love
When babies come into the world, their minds are consumed by a fundamental question: What must I do to be loved? From the moment of birth, infants rely entirely on their environment, and understanding what their caregivers expect from them becomes crucial for survival. How this question is answered profoundly shapes their personalities and adult perspectives. There are three primary responses to the baby's question. Let's explore them one by one.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Confessions
Understanding Transactional Analysis
One of the intriguing yet beneficial concepts in psychotherapy, specifically Transactional Analysis, proposes that within each of us exist three essential personalities: the child, the parent, and the adult. Let's delve into these roles further. The child embodies vulnerability, trust, and dependence, yearning for support, tenderness, structure, and rules. On the other hand, the parent represents strength, control, responsibility, but can also be critical and overburdened. Lastly, the adult is rational, thoughtful, balanced, and kind. Ideally, we should effortlessly transition between these personalities as needed.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Lifehack
The Fragile Dance Between Adulthood and Childhood
Sometimes, in moments of heightened stress, we witness one adult turning to another and exclaiming, "Stop behaving like a child" or "Act your age." This isn't merely rude; it signifies something deeper. When faced with challenges, we often regress to an earlier stage of development, leaving behind our adult faculties associated with reason, logic, and composure. Instead, we find ourselves slipping into a child-like state marked by panic, rage, despair, terror, and the urge to appease.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Lifehack
Resilience and Individuality
In the middle of September 1888, a destitute Dutchman, who would soon be confined to an asylum and pass away within two years, found himself seated in the eastern corner of the Place du Forum in Arles. It was here that he began working on a painting that would later become one of the most remarkable and cherished pieces in history: "Café Terrace at Night." This masterpiece juxtaposed our cozy nocturnal rituals beneath man-made lamps with the vast mysteries and sublime wonders of the cosmos.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Feast
The Untold Power of Emotions
In our fast-paced lives, it's all too easy to overlook the depth of our emotions. As human beings, we possess an intricate emotional landscape that extends beyond our conscious awareness. Feelings of anger, joy, resentment, and fear course through us, existing just outside the sphere of ordinary consciousness. These emotions remain elusive as we navigate the challenges that life throws our way, often suppressed due to their shocking, sad, or unexpected nature.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Motivation
Unveiling the Symbolic World of Flags
Flags—those banners that flap in the wind, telling you whose laws you have to obey. But flags don't have to be limited to countries. They are symbols, and symbols can represent any wacky idea your heart desires. As a history-loving nerd, I have a soft spot for flags, and if you're here reading this blog, you're probably a flag nerd too. So, let's delve into the captivating world of flags and have a conversation about them.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Education
Reflecting on the Game of Thrones Finale
The time has come to execute Order 66. Season eight of Game of Thrones left us with a bittersweet feeling, lacking the satisfying grand conclusion we anticipated. The series will be remembered like the Hindenburg; the marvel of human engineering overshadowed by its disastrous end. Season eight failed in various ways: pacing, dialogue, consistency, and more. However, let's focus on the ending and the new state of the world. In one scene, a council meeting in the dragon pit, Bran is crowned king, and the realm transitions into an elected monarchy.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Feast
Unleashing the Power of Alternate History
What truly defines a man? Is it his wealth, looks, or the love of his friends and family? Wrong. All of those are wrong. There is only one thing that truly defines a man. In my videos, I often use alternate history to explore real-world questions and make us reflect on how we got to where we are today. But today, I want to talk about something different - a beloved part of alternate history that influenced my young mind.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Feast
The East India Company
In a small tent beside the remnants of a once magnificent palace, two men meet. One is a ruler of a fallen empire, while the other is a foreigner. A quick transaction takes place as names are signed on parchment, sealing an agreement. Soon, one of the oldest and most populous civilizations in the world will become subject to an island nation merely a fraction of its size.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Feast
Alaska's Alternate Destiny
What if Russia had never sold Alaska to the United States? In an alternate timeline, let's explore the possibilities and consequences of this scenario. Initially, the purchase of Alaska in our timeline wasn't seen as significant as the Louisiana Purchase. It was merely considered buying a frozen land far away from the heart of the U.S. But what if Russia had retained the territory and sent colonists across the Bering Strait, similar to their ventures in East Asia?
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Feast
California's Close Call
Texas and California, two giants within the U.S., both larger in economy and size than many independent countries, yet with opposite ideologies (with exceptions, of course). It's no secret that both states have had their differences, and at times, they may have wished the other was a bit smaller or even split apart. In this blog, we'll take an unbiased approach and explore these states separately. Today, we'll delve into California's intriguing history, specifically how it came closest to splitting in two right before the Civil War.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Feast
Uncharted Waters
Decades before its absorption into the United States, Hawaii had a unique history and significance. Initially, it served as an island territory exploited for its crops. Later, it became the headquarters of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, and today, it thrives as a popular tourist destination. However, an intriguing question remains: What if the United States never took over Hawaii? In an alternate timeline, what if Hawaii remained an independent kingdom? Let's explore this captivating idea.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Education
