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The Mirror We Avoid: Why We’re Afraid to See Ourselves Clearly
The Reflection We No Longer Trust The most recorded time in human history is being now lived. We share our experiences with strangers, chronicle our everyday life, arrange our memories, and continuously photograph ourselves. Still, never have we felt more estranged from our true selves than we have now despite this clear exposure.
By Shahjahan Kabir Khan4 months ago in Psyche
Like Without Reading: The Psychology Behind Our Scroll-and-Tap Habits. AI-Generated.
Introduction We scroll, we like, we move on. But how often do we actually read the posts we like? In the age of infinite content, liking has become a reflex - not a reflection. This article explores the psychology behind this behavior and how social platforms and our brains conspire to reward reaction over reflection.
By Asher Vane4 months ago in Psyche
You Are Better Than You Think
Whether you are patient or not, and irrespective as to how well you handle criticism from others, whether constructive or otherwise; in the line of acceptance or defensiveness when it comes to the latter; deep down, many of us are our own harsh critics. Looking in the mirror is a simple cure to no longer being hard on yourself, yet it (the harmless mirror) is so confronting for many people. Off hand, motivational and healing author (the late Louise Hay) mentions that many people find it difficult to look at themselves in the mirror with compassion and love for a few seconds; yet the wobbliest among us can balance on one leg for longer than that. Many people want to smash that harmless mirror, or throw it away. They do not like what they see.
By Justine Crowley4 months ago in Psyche
The Lie We Tell Ourselves About Happiness
The Lie We Tell Ourselves About Happiness By Hasnain Shah We are all chasing it. Some of us call it success, others call it peace. For most, it’s a word we whisper to ourselves late at night when the house is quiet and the phone stops glowing. Happiness. The word rolls easily off the tongue, like something light and effortless. But we don’t really know what it means anymore.
By Hasnain Shah4 months ago in Psyche
The Loud Minority and the Manufactured Narrative
When President Trump appeared at the Washington Commanders versus Detroit Lions game, the media wasted no time turning it into a national spectacle. Headlines shouted that America had booed its own president, declaring it proof that the country was ashamed of its leader. Clips of jeering crowds were shared endlessly, accompanied by commentary claiming that even America’s favorite sport had rejected him.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast4 months ago in Psyche
