Source: Unsplash by Alexandr Podvalny Our mind is a very powerful thing; we have the ability to solve difficult problems, connect with people on a deep and spiritual level and even contemplate our own existence. But if we fail to keep our minds active, or lose our self to doubt or anxiety, it can quicklyContinue reading “5 TIPS FOR A HEALTHIER MIND”
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DOOM AND GLOOM: THE MEDIA’S TENDENCY TO FOCUS ON THE NEGATIVE
Source: Pexels by Markus Winkler Whenever a natural disaster occurs, the media are quick to release stories of looting, rioting, and all other forms of lawless behaviour. Rarely do we hear about the kindness and sense of community that these disasters inspire. In the last two decades alone we have seen earthquakes devastate countries suchContinue reading “DOOM AND GLOOM: THE MEDIA’S TENDENCY TO FOCUS ON THE NEGATIVE”
WILLING TO FIGHT
Source: Unsplash by Clay Banks Many experiments were conducted throughout the twentieth century around human nature. More specifically, focusing on how humans have the capacity for cruel and evil acts when put in the right situation. Muzafer Sherif’s Robbers Cave experiment in the mid fifties; Stanley Milgram’s shock experiment, carried out in the early sixties;Continue reading “WILLING TO FIGHT”
COMPLEX CREATURES
Source: Pixabay by John Hain The human race has always fascinated me, and since I am a part of it, I suppose it should. We are strange and wonderful creatures, capable of such kind and generous acts, but also unspeakable evils. We are constantly in the pursuit of knowledge, yet we fear and sometimes evenContinue reading “COMPLEX CREATURES”