Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life, Page 4

Looking at life through the prism of psychology, philosophy, mental health and more. Originally created by counsellor, psychotherapist and philosopher Dr Greg Mulhauser, this blog is now the work of an international team of contributors.

Personality and Identity: Do I Stay the Same ‘Me’ Over the Years?

By Evan Hadkins | 2 February 2010
Personality and Identity: Do I Stay the Same ‘Me’ Over the Years?
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During an active imagination exercise, I discovered “It’s OK to play”. This was a liberation for me. I felt both relaxed and energised. I experienced it as a liberation for/of ‘me’.

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Three Ways to Respond to Suffering

By Evan Hadkins | 27 January 2010
Three Ways to Respond to Suffering
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Life is difficult, life is wonderful, or life is mixed: three ways of responding to suffering. Which one matches your outlook on life?

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Edwards, Woods, McGwire, Madoff: Politics and Why the Pendulum Swings

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 26 January 2010
Edwards, Woods, McGwire, Madoff: Politics and Why the Pendulum Swings
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Is the pendulum beginning to swing the other way? Is it time to start calling out examples of questionable character?

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An Introvert’s Authenticity

By Evan Hadkins | 20 January 2010
An Introvert’s Authenticity
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For me the trickiest part of authenticity (if not the most intense or dramatic) has been being introverted.

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When Disaster Strikes: We’re All in This Together

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 19 January 2010
When Disaster Strikes: We’re All in This Together
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Most of the time, days, weeks, and months go by without the kind of news we’ve experienced the last few days. In those times, we take much for granted.

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