The Role of Mindfulness in Overcoming SufferingThe four foundations of mindfulness are the body (breathing, changes in posture, activities), feelings (the senses of pleasantness…2d ago2d ago
The Evolution of Consciousness: Mind and Self ExploredWe all have free access to consciousness, bubbling so easily and abundantly in our minds that without hesitation or apprehension we let it…Oct 14Oct 14
Understanding Aging: Risks and Insights into LongevityWe humans are not so lucky. As we advance in years, we become wrinkled, frail and at increased risk of illness. Perhaps the most striking…Sep 18Sep 18
Understanding Glucose: The Body’s Energy SourceOur nutritional choices are influenced by billion-dollar marketing campaigns aimed at making money for the food industry — campaigns for…Sep 17Sep 17
Understanding Cancer: The Evolution of CellsEveryone has a vague idea of what it means to live a healthy life. Eating a balanced diet: good. Smoking: bad. Breaking a sweat regularly…Sep 12Sep 12
The Cycle of Closeness: Navigating Relationship StagesRelationship experts churn out books by the dozen, cookbooks telling us exactly what to do when the passion and flame of romance grows dim…Sep 10A response icon1Sep 10A response icon1
Exploring Belief: Theism, Deism, and Modern PerspectivesA theist believes in a supernatural intelligence who, in addition to his main work of creating the universe in the first place, is still…Sep 10Sep 10
Understanding the Complex Web of Life on EarthOn planet Earth, biodiversity — the variety of life — is our ‘hidden universe. Its components are far more abundant, numerous, complex and…Aug 23Aug 23
Understanding Musical Imagery and Its Neurological EffectsListening to music is not just auditory and emotional, it is motoric as well: “We listen to music with our muscles,” as Nietzsche wrote. We…Aug 21Aug 21
The Power of Non-Thinking for Personal FulfillmentLet’s hypothetically say that you really hate your job, and it causes you an enormous amount of stress, anxiety, and frustration. It pains…Aug 20Aug 20