psychotherapy: via The New York Times: Amid the squawks and pings of our digital devices, the old-fashioned virtues of reading novels can seem faded, even futile. But new support for the value of fiction is arriving from an unexpected quarter: neuroscience. Brain scans are revealing what happens in our heads when we read a detailedContinue reading “The Neuroscience of Your Brain on Fiction (New York Times)”
Shake My Hand
I’ve had the handshake of a confident 47 year old man since I was 14. I was young and respected the person who advised me that the most important thing to do when meeting someone for the first time is a firm handshake and eye contact, and since that’s mostly true for those native toContinue reading “Shake My Hand”
Thanks to @tberry82 for passing this my way. I love nerds, beer, and Irish jigs. Mostly though, I love how obviously amused he is by this song. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Trusting Our Instincts
“I know that this is an opportunity that is presenting itself now which means on some level I am ready for it. … That’s what it takes. Trust in our truth. Faith in ourselves. And a little bit of surrender.” Tiny Buddha know my brain. Trusting Our Instincts
It’s nice to be loved.
“Ms. Becca?” “Yes?” “Not tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, but the day after THAT….be careful, okay?” “Okay, why do I need to be careful on that day?” “Because I’m going on vacation and I will miss you.”
Separate but Equal
Women’s rights and religion have long been in battle, and it’s not just one religion, sect, or group that has the market on misogyny cornered. In the particular heritage I come from, this has become some what of a landmark issue; a matter of salvation, as it were. By the majority of the people in this sect, it isContinue reading “Separate but Equal”
Sometimes the most prayerful thing I can do is to quietly sit on a rock and be warmed by the sun.
Both
tylerknott: I overheard the manwhisper“I am a lovernot a fighter,”and to myselfI thought,I, am in fact,both.For is it loveat allif it’s not worthfighting for? -Tyler Knott Gregson-
My view is that if your philosophy is not unsettled daily then you are blind to all the universe has to offer. Neil deGrasse Tyson (via dustyoldbook) (I’ve never adored an atheistic astrophysicist more.)
http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf Value of Spoken Word and embracing life in your own way. “When I meet you, in that moment, I am no longer part of your future, I am quickly become part of your past. But in that instant, I get to share your present, and you—you get to share mine, and that is theContinue reading
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