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We know that there is some complex chemistry in our brain and we are not entirely in control of it. Typically we do not even care to think about it: too many factors involved. Today I want to make an exception. Also, check out here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. Brain blood barrier …
We live in one of the ages of great cities, and yet for me, it feels like this particular age is nearing a conclusion. If I am correct in my assessment, this means a lot of questions, opportunities, and possible threats. If I am wrong, this is still an interesting questions to discuss. Why does …
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One of the most impactful forces behind innovation, culture, and change is creativity. From jaw-dropping art and soul-stirring music to earth-shattering scientific breakthroughs and architectural wonders, creativity is the lifeblood of everything we do. However, despite its vital importance, creative people have a hard time with recognition, validation, and acceptance from society. There have been questions such as, “Does …
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How does mindfulness work? Do we even understand it? Are we using something we cannot actually formulate or test? Is there any science behind it? Do we know that mindfulness helps? More reading here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. New age placebo Many of our new-age buzzwords are placebos. Superfoods are approximately …
“By all means, marry. If you get a good wife, you’ll become happy; if you get a bad one, you’ll become a philosopher.” Socrates From time to time I stop to write about my family and my personal life. There are several reasons for this. I was not married to Anna, nothing of what you …
“I am bored. What should we do now?” My kids tend to be bored. Just like any kids. And having MORE things to do does not remove boredom. Quite often the weather allows for cool activities. Other times we create the activities at home. Here are some fun things I did with my kids. Ask …
Musical intelligence refers to a person’s ability to understand, create, and enjoy music and musical patterns. It is one of multiple intelligences proposed by Howard Gardner in his 1983 book “Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences.” This theory suggests that rather than a single general intelligence, humans possess several types of intelligences. Musical …
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Quite often we push ourselves too hard. This increases the risks and reduces the joy. Possibly we can achieve better by showing ourselves more kindness. The self-compassionate approach is correlated with emotional stability and professional success. It enables us to deal with obsessions and cravings and focus on what really matters. More reading here, here, here, …
A stupid typo can lead to many complex thoughts. Here are want to explore the environmental effects on mindfulness. Should spiritual people look like hippies, monks, or samurais? How does a mess affect our thoughts? Which interferences are welcome and which should be avoided? I want to describe three distinct and different forms of mindfulness …
The identification and understanding of individual differences in the school environment regarding intelligence and cognitive abilities are essential to provide adequate educational and personalized support. In this context, it is common to hear terms like “high abilities” and “gifted”, but do we really know what they mean and how they are different? It is …
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