Can Astrology Be a Tool for Liberation?
By Gabes TorresPsychotherapist, organizer, and artist Have you noticed more people talk about their Sun, Moon, and rising signs lately? Have your friends asked you what time you were born? Whenever…
Who we care About is Limited – but Humans can Expand Their ‘Moral Circle’
When it feels like so many people are in need of compassion, how do we decide where to direct it? By Dr. James KirbyAssociate Professor in PsychologyThe University of Queensland By Dr. Charlie CrimstonLecturer…
On International Yoga Day, lessons from the first American yogi – Henry David Thoreau
A scholar of yoga and meditation explains how yoga is part of humanity’s global heritage and what can be learned from its long and complex global history. By Dr. Jeremy David EngelsProfessor of Communication Arts and SciencesPenn…
‘Self-love’ Might seem Selfish. But done right, it’s the Opposite of Narcissism
What is healthy self-love? Psychology experts and philosophers have long debated the question. By Dr. Ian RobertsonPostdoctoral research fellow (University of Erlangen-Nurenberg)Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Introduction “To love what you are, the thing that…
Hope Brings Happiness, Builds grit and gives life Meaning. Here’s how to Cultivate it
People who hold higher levels of hope will be less likely to experience symptoms of depression. Shared hopes are also important for expectations of national and international futures. By Tharina GuseProfessor of Psychology and Head of Department…
Could Consciousness All Come Down To The Way Things Vibrate?
A resonance theory of consciousness suggests that the way all matter vibrates, and the tendency for those vibrations to sync up, might be a way to answer the so-called ‘hard problem’ of consciousness. By Tam HuntAffiliate Guest in PsychologyUniversity of California, Santa Barbara Introduction Why is my…
