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Why Questioning God
An Age-Old Controversial Topic: Why is Questioning God So Often Viewed as a Bad Thing? There is this belief that seems to span worldwide, that questioning faith is negative, and even sinful – depending on the faith you subscribe to. This is deeply rooted in the concept of absolute trust and the structural foundations of many traditional religions.
By Sai Marie Johnson2 months ago in Psyche
Watch out Wednesdays - 12/3/25
Here are some key things to watch out for today on Watch out Wednesdays! - Observe how people treat you today. Take the time to evaluate your interactions with people throughout the day. These evaluations will open your eyes to see which relationships that you need to keep and which people that you need to keep at arm's length. Make today the day that you will no longer keep those who want to hurt you close to you.
By Adrian Holman2 months ago in Psyche
Setting Guilt-Free Boundaries
Boundaries are not intended as a sole mechanism to avoid people pleasing, trauma, confrontation, and/or discomfort. Not all boundaries are healthy. Healthy boundaries send out a powerful message to the world that you truly care about yourself. That you matter. That you are putting yourself first - even if it is only for a change to begin with. That is a powerful start. That is the ultimate level of self-care. This is not a luxury in this stone age. This is a necessity. Then again, rock music group Nirvana (adequately put) sang out loud to "come as you are."
By Justine Crowley2 months ago in Psyche
Why Overthinking Is Destroying This Generation
We live in the most connected, informed, and technologically advanced era in human history—yet somehow, we are also the most mentally exhausted, emotionally drained, and overwhelmed generation ever. And the silent killer behind all this? Overthinking.
By Muhammad Reyaz2 months ago in Psyche
The Real Meaning of Seeing 333 Angel Number in Twin Flame
When you keep noticing 333, it’s not just another number on a clock or a receipt. It’s a sign speaking directly to your twin flame journey, guiding you, calming you, and reminding you that your soul connection is unfolding precisely as it’s meant to.
By White Thought2 months ago in Psyche
Psychology Says If You Bring Up These 9 Topics in a Conversation, You Have Below-Average Social Skills. AI-Generated.
Conversations are powerful. They help us connect, build trust, and understand each other. But sometimes, without realizing it, we bring up topics that make others uncomfortable, bored, or even irritated. According to psychologists, certain subjects are strong indicators of below-average social awareness—not because the topics themselves are “bad,” but because of how and when they’re used.
By Fiaz Ahmed Brohi2 months ago in Psyche
Leave Your Past Behind
Once upon a time, there was a bird in the forest. This bird was very kind and beautiful. But for a while, it started doing something strange. Every day, whatever it saw, heard or felt, good or bad, it would write down on small stones. Then it would store them in a small bag and fly away. Whether the memory was happy or sad, the bird believed that every moment was worth remembering. It became a habit and even found pleasure in it. It believed that beautiful memories should be preserved forever because such moments may never come back. Even bad experiences were meant to teach it something, so they should be written down too. First of all, it was pleasant for the bird. Every day he would write his experiences on the stones and fill the bag. But as time passed, this habit became stronger. The bag was filled with new stones every day. As a result, it became difficult for the bird to fly. Still, he still believed that all these memories would come in handy one day. That little bag became a treasure for his life. But as time passed, the bag became heavier. The more stones he put in, the heavier it became and it gradually began to affect the bird's wings. Now he could no longer fly as fast or high as before. One day on the way, the bird met a wise old owl. "Little bird," the owl asked, "why did you carry this bag?" The bird smiled and replied, "This bag contains everything in my life, all its joys and sorrows, every lesson from my past." The owl bowed its head and said, "So are you alive in the present? Or are you flying with the weight of yesterday's memories?" The bird did not understand. It flew away. But this time, the flight felt heavier and more painful. Weeks passed. Now the bag was full. The bird could barely lift it off the ground. Its wings ached. It had no strength left. Still, it dragged the bag with it as it walked. One rainy day, as the bird tried to move forward, it slipped. The weight of the stones crushed its fragile body. It lay still, buried under the memories that it once considered the key to its survival. But now those memories had destroyed it. When the rain stopped, some birds flew away. But the little bird had already flown away. Before long, the owl arrived. It looked at the silent bird with sadness in its eyes and whispered, "Memories are there to guide us, not to burden us." This short story teaches us a powerful lesson. Good or bad, memories should be left in the past. We should learn to let go and move on. We should not keep everything with us. We often do that. We collect every little memory, good or bad. But if we carry the burden of the past every day, eventually we will get tired inside. We fail to enjoy the present and cannot move forward into the future. Like birds, many people cling to the pain or even the joys of the past for too long. But life is all about letting go. We cannot get back what we have lost. But we can make our day beautiful. So let go of the past, good or bad, and learn to live in the present. Because we cannot change tomorrow, but we can shape today. Try new experiences, do something new, and create something meaningful in our life. Forgive, forget, move on, feel something new, take new steps, and be at peace.
By Abdur Rahman2 months ago in Psyche
Psychology on the go
That dream about the dinosaur in a leotard, the moments you said something you wish you hadn’t, even the words that spill out before you know you’re going to say them—these all come from the small, constant workings of your mind. Your thoughts and behaviors make your life possible and shape the world around you. Aside from other human minds, your own is the most complex structure we know of, guided by rules that remain mysterious. Maybe our brains aren’t quite advanced enough to fully understand themselves, but that has never stopped us from trying.
By Awuni Akurebire Thomas 2 months ago in Psyche
