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You know what sucks? Being stressed-the-fuck-out does. And if your life sucks that way… 1) Sorry to hear that. For…
You can’t trip over a yoga-mat these days without hearing someone say something about “being mindful”, but… 📺 BREAKING NEWS…
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows released another beautiful short film that reminds us that our world is drenched in hidden brilliance…
Most people want to be remembered for something. We want to be the type of people that leave an impression…
It’s a well-known fact that meditating and being mindful are excellent for your brain. It makes you smarter, healthier and…
This short film by Lisa Östberg triggers FOMO for living more mindfully. “Against a backdrop of magnificent landscapes and epic tableaus,…
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Admission: I’m often forgetful. In fact, I’ve forgotten more things than I can remember. But, don’t get too smug….
Another day of feeling like a complete failure because you can’t manage to get out of bed. It’s a fun…
Ah, you seek to master the art of [insert skill here], do you? Sorry lazybones, but I’m afraid that means…
e·mer·gence /əˈmərjəns/ noun 1. the process of coming into view or becoming exposed after being concealed. 2. the process of…
Some people talk like they’re auctioneers on speed, while others speak like that one sloth in Zootopia. But, most of…
A negative mentality is profoundly harmful to the the circuitry of the brain. But no need to respond negatively to that fact….
NOTE: This article is intended for educational purposes only. If you are struggling with trauma, we highly recommend that you…
This thought-provoking video essay by Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell insightfully deconstructs the nature of what we are. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQVmkDUkZT4 “Are you your body?…
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Empathy is the ability to “put yourself in the shoes” of other people and deeply connect with their experiences. The…
A recent study by researchers at Univeristy of Iowa suggests you are far better at recalling information from some of your senses…
Researchers have been flip-flopping for decades on whether happiness and age go hand in hand. But, in 2013 Scientific American…
Our pace of technological advancement is changing our lives exponentially. It’s exciting to think about what is around the corner. We…
SHI Weili created a new, brain-wave-driven art installation called Observe the Heart. The piece aims to make manifest one’s inner experience…
“Stressed out? Adds up. But don’t worry, here are some of the best ways to give your brain a break…
According to a recent study by Duke University, getting sun can help keep your mind sharp. One of the benefits…
Recent studies have revealed a strong correlation between brain characteristics and an individual’s political views. In fact, one study showed researchers could…
Thanks to evolution, mammalian brains are jealous af. Anytime anyone infringes on our “territory” (land, family, lover, money, etc.), human…
“When I arrived at Oxford University back in 1988, psychologists were studying sight in one lab and hearing in another;…
There are five broad steps to reaching enlightenment. The above may be a bold statement, but there may be no…
You know when someone mentions “consciousness” at a party and everyone nods like they have some sort of deep understanding? …
Kenshō (見性): A Japanese term from the Zen tradition. Ken means “seeing,” shō means “nature, essence” If you awaken from…
It is a common misconception that creativity is like some sort of creature from alternate dimension that needs a proper…
“When I wish to find out how wise, or how stupid, or how good, or how wicked is any one,…
Like achieving stuff? Sure, you do. Wanna know a simple way to increase your chances by 300%? Psychologist Heidi Grant…
Hard to swallow pill: Prejudice is rooted in human nature. Our minds naturally divide and categorize, favoring one group over…
Enlightenment is not hippie bullshit. It’s a very real and attainable state of being. In “How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain,”…
Forbes dropped a nice article by Steven Kotler on how to uncover your passion and purpose. Living with purpose is…
“Life is sometimes hard. Things go wrong, in life and in love, and in business, and in friendship, and in…
Most people think of yawning as just a sign of either being as bored as a sentient statue, or needing…
Hope is not just some buzzword embroidered into throw pillows on Etsy. It’s neurologically vital. Embracing hope is probably the…
Only just thinking about positive outcomes is pretty flimsy foundation for optimism and self-esteem. A strong foundation needs reinforcement. To…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd2Ot6hLCtM Alan Watts on the art of meditation and why it is important to practice it: “A person who thinks…
A fascinating discussion with Steven Kotler, Executive Director at the Flow Research Collective, and Jason Silva was released by Shots…
An earlier post covered how affirmations increase activity in “goal-achievement” areas of the brain. It also turns out that, according…
Have a look see at this chart used by neuroscientists Fuster, Crick and Koch to wrap your head around the…
Being happy is a great idea. BUT there are some gotchas to look out for if you’re a tad TOO…
“Your life is written in indelible ink. There’s no going back to erase the past, tweak your mistakes, or fill…
Much to the horror of puritanical rodents, researchers found that when rats become chronic sex fiends, they develop more powerful…
18 new studies show that you can increase the chances you’ll reach your goals through a thought-technology called ‘mental contrasting’….
yù yī – 玉衣 n. the desire to see with fresh eyes, and feel things just as intensely as you…
Best-selling author and neuroscience expert Mark Waldman developed a powerful tool to stop the brain from ruminating on problems, fears…
Harvard neuroscientists did a little experiment on 16 people who took an eight-week Mindfulness-based stress reduction course, or MBSR for…
Ever notice that sometimes people don’t communicate well? One of the main culprits is a specific limitation of the human…
A poet once said, “The whole universe is in a glass of wine.” We will probably never know in what…