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Being seen for who you are, both existentially and metaphysically, is a gift that society should strive to bestow on all ...

Coworkers would roll their eyes or cross their arms when Don spoke in virtual meetings. They criticised his contributions and described his ideas as stupid. They even made fun of the music he liked.

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People go to extreme lengths to avoid time with their own thoughts. We’ve found some ways to make it more pleasurable Imagine you’re sitting in a bus, waiting in line or simply sitting on your sofa at ...

Warning: this film features rapidly flashing images that can be distressing to photosensitive viewers. Experimentation meets skilled artistry, stylish filmmaking and what seems to be a robust ...

Alone in her bedroom, Nida closes her eyes and crosses into another world. Music blares through her headphones as she begins pacing back and forth, slowing and quickening her movements to the changing ...

When you feel low or fed up, it’s tempting to shut down and do very little. You might cancel activities and social events, and choose passive options instead, such as staying in bed or watching TV. It ...

The early Chinese philosophers knew that a healthy mind comes from a harmonious community, not a matter for individuals alone Mental illness is often thought to be a matter of individual disorder.

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The Japanese Zen term shoshin translates as ‘beginner’s mind’ and refers to a paradox: the more you know about a subject, the more likely you are to close your mind to further learning. As the Zen ...

Humans have consumed substances with consciousness-altering properties for millennia. Traditional societies used them in healing rituals, initiation ceremonies and to make contact with the gods and ...