Category : Brains & Psychology
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How to Train the Compassionate Brain
Posted on Thursday, June 27 th, 2013 by Voices for Dignity no Comments.By Greater Good The first time I ever tried a loving-kindness meditation, I was overcome by a feeling of complete… futility. Mentally extending compassion to others and wishing them free from suffering seemed nice enough, but I had a hard time beli...
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Instead of the Cult of Self-Improvement Cultivate Self-Respect
Posted on Wednesday, May 15 th, 2013 by Voices for Dignity no Comments.By psychopathyawareness Self-respect is essential for survival. It is a form of self-love that solidifies our identities and protects us from dangerous pathologicals. Self-respect gives us definition and boundaries. Unlike the absolute narcissism of ...
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Cogwebs
Posted on Saturday, February 09 th, 2013 by Voices for Dignity no Comments.“The ideas that we acquire from the world around us, or build when links form between previously unrelated cogwebs, forms thread in a rich tapestry woven by the enchanted loom, the human brain.” This poetic metaphor is from the physiolo...
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