humanity

Mental health is a fundamental right; the future of humanity depends on it.

6 Struggles Highly Intelligent People Have, According to Psychology
One misconception a lot of folks have is that intelligent people get by easily in every aspect of life — that they are destined for success. They think belonging to the top of the ladder in terms of IQ level saves smart people from the struggle of doing tasks, mundane or complex.
By naddine luci4 years ago in Psyche
Tell Me Who I Am!
We have all heard of the seven deadly sins. They’re the capital vices of all humankind and one way or another, every man, woman, and child is guilty of displaying at least one of these behaviors. Pride, Greed, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath and Sloth. I don’t necessarily believe that these vices should be considered sins because aren’t these the things that make us human? Whatever they are and whatever they could mean to you, I know exactly which vice I am guilty of experiencing. Envy. The simple act of wanting what others may have and enjoying it for yourself, and at this time of my life the one thing I envy the most from others is the state of knowing. Knowing exactly who they are, who they want to be, knowing what they believe, and being perfectly happy with the life that they lead. I envy the people that I see who walk down the street with a kick in their step, a grin on their face and a persona that oozes confidence and wisdom. I envy the sister who can voice her thoughts and share her feelings without a hint of hesitation or doubt. I envy the youth who have a drive for life and a motivation to learn. I envy the people who can approach strangers and form a friendship. I simply just, envy.
By Sammy4 years ago in Psyche
Afternoon Tea
I didn’t show up for work that day, but it couldn’t be helped. As it were, this was the most important thing in all the world and needed to be addressed thoroughly and completely. I sat in silence as my husband hurled obscenities at me in front of my two children. That morning at 4 am he had shouted for me to get out of bed. Shortly afterwards, he did the same with our two children. They slowly and sleepily made their way to the kitchen with worried faces and straight backs.
By Paula Feldman 4 years ago in Psyche
Science, Philosophy, and Technology
As a research scientist myself nothing gets under my skin so deeply as hearing fellow scientists disparaging philosophy. Many times one hears it from the so called “popularizers” of science who spend their days not on the bench, or in the lab or the field actually practicing science, but rather on the couch or in front of a screen dispensing their wisdom upon the unwashed masses. These are the same “scientists” who praise the virtue of the technologists (who also despise philosophy for some reason(s) that make(s) no sense), and think science and technology are one and the same discipline, brothers in arms against the dark forces of religion and mysticism that threaten to overwhelm the land. In addition to their disgust with philosophy the other thing these pop-sci paragons share with the techno-elites is an ego that must constantly be fed a steady diet of adulation, praise, and recognition.
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in Psyche
Dear ---
Dear —, I don’t know how to respond to your post. I’m not even sure if mine would ever reach you. So maybe I like to think that if that’s the case, then maybe you’ll see this, someway and somehow.
By Minte Stara4 years ago in Psyche
When Death Comes Knocking
34-year-old actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his apartment. Suicide. He was hanging from the ceiling of his home in Mumbai.
By Eshal Rose4 years ago in Psyche
The Woods
The last time I saw him he was dropping me off at the airport in Austin. I was crying but didn’t want him to see. The car idled in the passenger drop-off lane, and though we weren’t supposed to linger, we did. I had my back turned to him. Of course he knew I was crying. I was sniffling and wiping hot tears from my face. He reached out to me and said gently, “Hey…hey. Turn around.” I snorted a laugh, turned around, and sang the opening lines of “Total Eclipse of the Heart.” We spent lots of time on that trip singing dramatic radio rock remembering decades past. He laughed with me, added his Adam Sandler version to the song, and pulled me in close for a final hug. I pressed my cheek to his chest and breathed him in, missing him already.
By J M Veitch4 years ago in Psyche
To the chronically misunderstood sensitive ambivert; I totally get you.
Hello, highly sensitive ambiverts! Being such a complex and contradictory, often socially misunderstood personality type has been such a journey for understanding (for me, personally). All of my life I’ve felt both that I was older than my peers (and sometimes even wiser than a lot of people who were older than me, like I magically had built in wisdom somehow available to be intuively) and yet I have such a youthful energy. It also creates confusion too, that my genes also make me appear younger than my human years. But anywho, I felt like sharing an analysis of my own collection of experiences would yield some useful knowledge for whomever might be needing to hear it [because I sure as hell would have found it validating and confirming to have someone who gets it when you feel like a unicorn in a field or rather, sea of horses].
By MysticLotus4 years ago in Psyche
Tea with My ancestors
This year I started practicing witchcraft. I was a skeptic for a very long time, but I started to notice that I was able to predict things, then I noticed that I was able to influence things. So I started to study. As I sit here with my cup of tea, which was heating as I finished my coffee, I reflect on the ideas of witchcraft and the things I have learned over the past nine months of study and learning.
By Arkady Thompson4 years ago in Psyche
The NHS Vs The Forgotten Patients
Mental health was once a taboo subject, it was barely discussed never mind treated accordingly. Nowadays, it seems to be at the forefront of everyone's mind. Does this then mean that treatments have progressed alongside the social attitude towards it?
By Nicole Brown4 years ago in Psyche
Karma and The Dalai Lama
Back in the day, 2002 to be exact, I attended an Astrology Summer School organised by the Faculty of Astrological Studies at Brasenose College, Oxford, in the UK.
By Pamella Richards4 years ago in Psyche
Why Are Some People Just Natural Born Liars?
When it comes to telling the truth, are you just as bad as Pinocchio? You may think the question doesn’t apply to you, but maybe to someone you know. Perhaps you just find it hard to admit the truth, because in reality, we all lie.
By Justiss Goode4 years ago in Psyche