Life will never stop challenging us through its constant difficulties and challenges. These difficulties bring us up against a crisis which we must face effectively within our personal development. There are roughly six areas in our life in which we…
We often make decisions without thinking too much about their consequences and benefits. Our judgment is directly influenced by our state of mind at a given moment, and also by how our brain actively processes a particular concept. There are…
There are many times when people withdraw to themselves when they face hardships, in order to defend themselves against circumstances they view as threatening. In such cases, the feelings of anxiety or panic become prevalent, leading to unpredictable consequences. People…
Many people feel uncomfortable outside their home because they feel that others may make negative comments about them because of an awkward movement or a mistake they might make. That situation puts them in a tough spot and, as a…
Depression is one of the most painful human trials; however, we must not confuse its character with the natural experience of profound grief. Depression contains grief of an extended duration, but it has other symptoms as well such as an…
Creativity is a complex phenomenon we are only just now learning to understand in all its dimensions. This human trait is developed early on in childhood when a specific number of games activates and cultivates the imagination, the inventiveness, and…
Expressions like “to err is human” are well known. Mistakes are part of our human nature. Adults solidify their behavioral patterns according to the development of their individual value system taking into account informal social rules as well as established…
Our era is characterized by an intense competition, by a production of goods and availability of services at the lowest possible cost. It is also characterized by an alienation in human relationships; therefore, the development of teamwork is a necessary…
The phrase “Know Thyself” is engraved on the Sanctuary of Delphi and it is a phrase that Socrates used often; it means, “get to know yourself.” The aim of the journey to self-awareness is an improved relationship with yourself as…
We often hear the expression, “What a smart man!” We grew up in an educational system that exalts and rewards students’ IQ. So instead of saying how smart that man is, it would be more correct to determine in what…
Napoleon Bonaparte was a typical example of an egoist. He wasn’t renowned for his political abilities, prowess nor was he endowed with a high sense of culture. He had, however, a very highly developed drive for personal power, and every…
Sexuality, so advanced in mammals, is necessary for the perpetuation of their kind and clearly coexists with pleasure to a lesser or greater extent. From childhood, one fantasizes about moments of sexual content, mainly with the opposite sex, and begins…
Society is changing at a fast pace and so do couples. In our grandparents’ time, marriage was based on a social agreement, i.e., on mutual caring and with the aim of producing offspring. At the time, dowry agreements and matchmaking…
Words are very important when it comes to proper communication and coexistence among people. However, great attention must be given as to how we use words, which ones we choose in order to give the precise meaning when we are…
How do we define the meaning of time? Is it a simple matter? Is it as simple as just looking at a clock or an hourglass counting as the moments pass? How does the feeling of time, change during our…
For a very long time we’ve been on a hurry to get things done, worrying and running at a very fast pace, especially if we are speaking about living in the city. We are constantly forced to prioritize our errands,…
Our desires have a tremendous power and are capable of rejuvenating us, leading us to changes in life in which we find our creativity. Desire is the energy for life. It is the power that drives us to change our…