coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
Homunculus. Honorable Mention in The Metamorphosis of the Mind Challenge. Top Story - April 2025.
The homunculus is a representation of the man behind the man, the woman behind the woman, the body behind the body: the graphic mapping of what parts of the body are put together in proportion to how they’re laid out and innervated as related to our brain tissue. Not all sensations and volitional movements are distributed evenly. Thus, the homunculus is a distorted—even a comical—little creature.
By Gerard DiLeo10 months ago in Psyche
Chapter III: The Painter’s Paradox — Creation as Annihilation
There is a man whose artwork is not composed with a brush dipped in paint, but rather dipped in existence itself. The bristles of his paint brush, dipped in a white so bright it worships the very idea of painting, are believed to be the extract of the very marrow of the soul itself. Each stroke is not just light on canvas, but light imagined; he contains the power to release light into the fathomless void lurking around the periphery of life. He is a painter of the endless dark, a witness to a subjectless mute whose silence speaks louder than any tangible utterance. Language fails here; any word on the edge of the subject's tongue is siphoned away, absorbed, dissolved, and regurgitated onto the dried slick of basanit slate as pigment. What else could it be called but a sacrament? His brush as chalice; his white, the dictated libation of a soul grasping at meaning in its own frailty.But as the light escapes his brush, the shadow is also introduced.
By LUCCIAN LAYTH10 months ago in Psyche
The Benefits of Group Talk Therapy for Shared Experiences
Group talk therapy, often referred to as group therapy, is a powerful therapeutic approach that involves individuals sharing their experiences in a supportive environment. This form of therapy allows participants to explore their thoughts and feelings with others who may be experiencing similar challenges. In recent years, the recognition of group therapy's efficacy has grown significantly, making it a popular choice for those seeking psychological support. The collaborative nature of group talk therapy not only facilitates individual healing but also fosters a sense of community and belonging among participants.
By Dr. Heidi Kling10 months ago in Psyche
A Lincoln Penny
Coins are interesting to me because they change hands so many times. I'm not a collector, but I have bought inexpensive coins from Ancient Egypt (think whose hands might have touched those) and coins from the Roman colony of Marcianopolis that lay at the dead bottom of the Black Sea for centuries, but must have bought food, wine, maybe scrolls, maybe animals as they changed hands back and forth, maybe sometimes owned by the conquering Latin speakers, at other times from those who spoke Greek, maybe paid for music lessons or theater tickets. This story is about a particular coin.
By Paul A. Merkley10 months ago in Psyche
From Rock Bottom to Rocket Fuel
Failure. It’s a word that sends shivers down the spine of many. It carries a weight of disappointment, rejection, and lost opportunities. But what if we told you that failure isn’t the end? Instead, it’s the beginning of something powerful—an opportunity to rise, rebuild, and transform. The most successful people in history have faced crushing failures, yet they’ve managed to turn those moments into fuel for greatness.
By OWOYELE JEREMIAH10 months ago in Psyche
The Shocking Truth About Loneliness: Why It’s Killing Us Faster Than Smoking!
The Surprising Health Benefits of Friendship: Backed by Science Introduction Loneliness is often dismissed as an emotional state, but modern science proves it is a silent killer. Studies show that chronic loneliness increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia, and premature death by up to 58%. As urbanization and digital dependence rise, we are becoming more isolated—despite being the most socially evolved species on Earth.
By PRABAL TR PRO10 months ago in Psyche
