Archive for the 'Existentialism' Category

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 […]