Conscientiousness is a personality trait that is highly prized and correlates with success in work, school, quality relationships, and even once longevity. New research has discovered that conscientiousness may also hold the key to healthy aging. More than just longevity, people that are high and conscientiousness tend to experience more internal satisfaction with their lives […]
The Global Mind: Cultural Differences in Understanding Consciousness
Introduction Overview of Consciousness Consciousness, often synonymous with awareness, is a multifaceted concept that has intrigued philosophers, scientists, and thinkers for centuries. At its core, consciousness encompasses the experiential aspects of our mental lives, including perceptions, bodily awareness, and the ability to experience emotions and thoughts. Ned Block, a prominent figure in the field, […]
How to Move From Resignation to Acceptance
When you find yourself in a state of resignation, it may be a signal that you’re becoming indifferent to life and throwing in the towel on changing your circumstances. The key difference between resignation and acceptance, is that with acceptance you have come to terms with your situation and made your peace with it. […]
How Transcendental Meditation Helped Me Find a Sense of Calm
In the deep core of meditation is the quest to find inner peace. When mindfully practiced, meditation can help us take a look at ourselves while leaving the judgmental thoughts behind. For me, meditation was a survival tool during the pandemic. I went through a breakup and loss of job in a matter of days, […]
Darwin’s Modern Disciples: Evolutionary Theory in the 21st Century
Introduction to Evolutionary Theory Historical Context The concept of evolution has deep historical roots, tracing back to ancient Greek philosophers like Anaximander and Empedocles, who speculated about the gradual transformation of life forms. However, it wasn’t until the 19th century that the idea gained scientific traction. The groundwork for modern evolutionary theory was laid […]
How to deal with stress – because the physical symptoms of stress can be debilitating
Stress can manifest in many different ways, and those who have never dealt with it on a regular basis may not recognize the signs, as symptoms can vary. While some people are tempted to let stress issues unaddressed, it is a good idea to attend to your needs, because some of the symptoms can be […]
Mindful Moments for Mom: How To Strengthen Your Mental Health
Around Mother’s Day, consider getting a unique gift in the form of a mental health break. Mental health treatment is particularly important for mothers, is more than a third of mothers right their mental health as being average or subpar. Often times, mothers are so focused on their children that they neglect their own mental […]
Quantum Consciousness: Bridging Physics and the Mind
Introduction to Quantum Consciousness Defining Quantum Consciousness Quantum consciousness is a theoretical framework that posits a deep connection between the principles of quantum mechanics and the phenomenon of consciousness. This hypothesis suggests that consciousness is not merely a byproduct of classical neural processes but is fundamentally linked to quantum processes occurring at the subatomic level […]
Meditation Mouse gives little kids a taste of mindfulness
Meditation Mouse by Fisher-Price provides guided meditation activities for toddlers and preschoolers. It sells for $29.99 at major retailers, such as Walmart and Amazon. The mouse is a plush, huggable toy. In a young girl’s voice, it narrates mindful movements and breathing exercises, then plays ambient music, ocean waves, or nature sounds. My 2-year-old was […]
Yoga Asanas: Power Yoga workout poses for a flatter tummy
Most people associate yoga with mental exercise and health, and typically we don’t think of yoga as something that benefits muscular tone and body shape. However, there are routines that make the body move continuously and those routines play a part in formation of our muscles. Not only are muscles well defined, we also build […]
