Active Imagination
The Coping Paradox: A Theory of Masked Coping and Cognitive Overload
In the Coping Paradox, the paradox lies in the fact that coping is both necessary for resilience and, when unmanaged, a source of vulnerability.
Behavioural Game Theory
The Blame Game and the Scapegoat Game
The “Blame Game” is a pattern of behaviour where people avoid taking responsibility for problems, mistakes, or bad feelings by finding someone else to blame. This often happens when something goes wrong and, instead of working together to solve the issue or learn, people start pointing fingers; sometimes to escape punishment, sometimes to protect their ego, or just because that’s the pattern they learned from others.
Anxiety
Confirmation Bias
Introduction to Confirmation Bias Confirmation bias is a well-documented psychological phenomenon where individuals tend to favour information that confirms their pre-existing beliefs, values, or attitudes, while simultaneously disregarding or undervaluing information that contradicts them. This bias is not only prevalent in everyday decision-making but also significantly influences how we process Read more
Meditation
Visualization meditation
This article describes Visualization meditation and explores its relationship with self-transcendence and finding true-self.
Loving-kindness meditation
Loving-kindness meditation
This article describes Loving-kindness meditation and its relationship with self-transcendence and finding true self.
Concentration meditation
Concentration meditation
This article discusses Concentration meditation and considers its use in self-transcendence and finding true-self.
Meditation
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a psychological concept that involves paying attention to the present moment with an open and curious attitude. It can help us improve our mental wellbeing, cope with stress and anxiety, and enjoy life more fully. It can also be practised through formal meditation sessions or informal moments throughout the day.
Meditation
Meditation
Meditation is a practice that involves focusing one’s attention on a single object, thought, sensation, or activity. Meditation can be classified into two main types: concentrative and mindfulness. Concentrative meditation involves narrowing one’s awareness to a specific point of focus, such as a mantra, a breath, a sound, or a visual image. Mindfulness meditation involves expanding one’s awareness to the present moment, without judging or reacting to any thoughts, feelings, or sensations that arise.
Anxiety
Self-transcendence, an introduction
Self-transcendence is a concept that refers to the ability to go beyond one’s own self-interests, limitations, and ego. It is often associated with spiritual growth, personal development, and psychological well-being.