Archive for the 'Existentialism' Category

What positive psychology can help you become

Monday, November 24th, 2008

All,
If you’ve not already found the wonderful website www.ted.com please take a look at one the the example videos you can find there:
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As mentioned in the above video you can and should have a look at www.AuthenticHappiness.com  

Are hurt feelings worse than physical pain?

Friday, August 29th, 2008

The old adage “sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can never hurt you”, simply is not true, according to researchers.
Psychologists found memories of painful emotional experiences linger far longer than those involving physical pain.
They quizzed volunteers about painful events over the previous five years.
Writing in the journal Psychological Science, they said evolutionary [...]

“You have two choices” an Existentialist story

Friday, June 13th, 2008

I normally hate touchy-feely sentimental chain mails but this one reflects the Viktor E. Frankl existentialist approach to life that I like.
“You have two choices…”
When people ask me about choices and decision making, this is always the story I tell. They love it!
Read it, see what you think and make your own choice!
Jerry is the [...]