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Be Yourself, Creative, and Self-Reliant

Be Yourself, Creative, and Self-Reliant

by jmalouff | Jan 12, 2023 | Human Thinking and Behavior, Positive psychology

I am re-reading “Self-Reliance” by Ralph Waldo Emerson. It is widely considered one of the best essays ever written. I saw in the essay this famous expression: “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.” Emerson argues that...
Dreaming can be a safe, useful psychedelic experience

Dreaming can be a safe, useful psychedelic experience

by jmalouff | Dec 14, 2022 | Positive psychology, Well-Being

Psychedelic drugs are the subject of much talk and research now because there is evidence that for some people they can have positive effects on mental health.  These are drugs that alter one’s consciousness from its usual state. Drugs that can do this...
I was lucky not to be molested

I was lucky not to be molested

by jmalouff | Nov 21, 2022 | Child Psychology, Mental health problems, Religion, Sexual assault, Social Support

I recently learned that a professional for whom I once worked in the U.S. had a tragic experience as a child. He was molested by the local priest. The boy told his Catholic parents, who responded by telling him to keep quiet. I would guess the priest went on to molest...
Sympathy for the Devil

Sympathy for the Devil

by jmalouff | Aug 15, 2022 | Human Thinking and Behavior, Positive psychology

The Rolling Stones had a hit with the song “Sympathy for the Devil.” You can listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwtyn-L-2gQ&ab_channel=ABKCOVEVO The idea was stunning: Having sympathy for the devil. I know that some people worship the devil,...
Ways to Stimulate Curiosity in Students, Children, and Others

Ways to Stimulate Curiosity in Students, Children, and Others

by jmalouff | Jun 18, 2022 | Social Support

Have you ever felt a strong urge to find out something, such as the outcome of a sporting event or how to use a new phone app? That urge was part of curiosity, a positive, motivating emotion. It drives a person to act.  Curiosity can lead to...
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