What are superstitions? There is no single definition of superstition, but superstition generally includes belief in supernatural forces such as fate, the desire to influence unpredictable factors, and the need to eliminate the uncertainty. included. Thus, individual beliefs and experiences drive superstition. That is why superstitions are generally irrational and […]
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The Human Struggle of Acceptance
Things happen throughout the course of our lives that we simply have no control over. Whether it is a serious illness, the loss of someone, or losing something that means the world to us. There are also things that happen that you are solely responsible for: that you are ashamed […]
Read MoreW.A.I.T : Helping a suicidal friend
When people say they’re thinking about suicide, or say things that sound like they’re considering suicide, it can be very upsetting. You may not be sure what to do to help, whether you should take talk of suicide seriously, or if your intervention might make the situation worse. Taking action […]
Read MoreIs Festive Anxiety a real thing?
As much as we love the festive season, they are undeniably a stressful time of year. Often, we find ourselves buying gifts for people we don’t know that well, traveling to see people we don’t like that much, and just generally doing things in a compressed manner—it feels like we […]
Read MoreThe First Step To Prevention Of Suicide.
A recent survey showed that while people understand that suicide is preventable and that they would act to help someone they know who is at risk. Yet many of us are afraid to do the wrong thing. But honestly, the first step starts with simply reaching out. It may seem […]
Read MoreForgiveness: No place for grudges and bitterness
When someone you care about hurts you, you can hold on to anger, resentment, and thoughts of revenge — or embrace forgiveness and move forward.Who hasn’t been hurt by the actions or words of another? Perhaps a parent constantly criticized you growing up, a colleague sabotaged a project or your […]
Read MoreWhat do healthy boundaries look like
Healthy boundaries are the ultimate guide to successful relationships. Without healthy boundaries, relationships do not thrive—they result in feelings of resentment, disappointment, or violation.Boundaries are what happen when you can sense yourself and what you need and want and access your voice to speak to those things. We all have […]
Read MoreAcceptance & moving on
Acceptance can be a confusing word. Some things get called “unacceptable” because they are clearly wrong in some ways. And yet if you allow such events or behavior to bother you, someone wise will inevitably turn around and say something like “You need to accept it”. Things happen throughout the […]
Read MoreCoping with the Illness of a Loved One
There is no way that we can imagine getting through a situation where a family member is terminally ill, without awareness of the disease and its manifestations, a heads up on how soon to expect death, or how we can take care of ourselves and them in the best way […]
Read More‘Older makes you wiser’ is it always true?
‘You should always listen to your elders’‘I have been in this world longer than you have’‘Old ways are the best’ Just how many times have you been told ‘Older makes you wiser’? A little too many times, isn’t it? But is that any true? Let’s consider a scenario: At work, […]
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