Welcome back! HOW A THEME RESONATES I missed reading this week's beautiful story for a mundane reason. I clicked the notification, but didn't read it due to time constraints in the morning. Later, I forgot to get back to it. Finally, I got to read it today while doing the Weekly Wrap. I found that … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #413
Personality emerges from the complex interplay of biological predispositions, environmental influences, psychological processes, and social experiences. Its components—temperament, character, cognition, emotion, motivation, and behaviour—work together to create the unique individual. This intricate system continually tailors our responses to people and situations through perceptual filters, emotional reactions, behavioural patterns, and social dynamics. Understanding these mechanisms illuminates … Continue reading Personality
An accomplished research scientist in the field of electronics once said, “I understand Electronics completely, a bit of Physics and Maths. What I could never figure out is why two people like or dislike each other.” It unveils the enigmatic nature of human relationships, a puzzle that continues to fascinate and intrigue us. Electrons, by … Continue reading Fundamental Forces and Human Behavior
I'm sharing a social media post from my IWD series. We know our enemies – patriarchy, gender bias, unequal pay, equal work and blocked opportunities. Let’s talk about the elephant in the room—perfectionism. We get carried away with being efficient, flawless, and consistently productive in defined arenas. If we slip up, we are consumed by … Continue reading Breaking the Perfectionist Trap
I was amused at the irate remark of a mother raising a hyperactive toddler, “How I wish there were a remote control to stop you. I’d stop you in one place and throw the device away.” Months later, she pleaded with the doctor to make him run again. He was down with a high fever. … Continue reading Taming the Devil
If normal is being like everyone else, I’d not like to be normal. As I make this declaration, I'm acutely aware of the paradox it presents. Life, to a significant extent, is about conforming to societal norms. I work during the day, sleep at night, eat food cooked with the same ingredients that everybody else … Continue reading What is normalcy?
Phobias hold the power to limit life. Therapists suggest exposure therapy, but an awareness of the root cause may help in eliminating it. The mildest form is a dislike or distaste for something after a bad experience, but these usually don’t last. Specific phobias are linked to past life experiences, like death by asphyxiation, which … Continue reading Phobia
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