The article discusses the mental health benefits of engaging with nature, highlighting a 24-kilometer walk in Kielderhead National Nature Reserve, England. Research indicates that proximity to nature correlates with lower mental health issues, and daily interactions with natural elements can significantly enhance well-being. The hike starts early to maximize morning […]
Monthly Archives: November 2024
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The article delves into the intricate relationship between the mind, brain, and body, emphasizing that the mind is not static but an ongoing construction influenced by external sensory data, internal bodily signals, and past experiences. It challenges traditional views that assign specific mental functions to distinct brain regions, instead arguing […]
“The Holotropic Mind” by Stanislav Grof explores the complexities of human consciousness through a framework that identifies three distinct levels: the biographical, the perinatal, and the transpersonal. Drawing from over fifty years of research into non-ordinary states of consciousness, Grof argues that these levels shape our psychological experiences and emotional […]
The article explores the essential role of storytelling in helping individuals and societies make sense of their experiences and the world around them. It illustrates how narratives, whether personal anecdotes or cultural myths, provide frameworks for understanding social norms and unexpected events. Through examples from the Kri community in Laos, […]
The article from BBC Future delves into the scientific feasibility of time travel, examining both forward and backward possibilities through the lens of physics. It explains that while traveling into the future is theoretically achievable by moving at speeds close to light or experiencing intense gravitational fields—concepts rooted in Einstein’s […]