Will we ever wake up from the illusion of our species’ superiority? Will we ever see the big picture instead of pleasing our insatiable greed and chasing short-time materialistic goals? Our planet is plagued by wildfires. Huge areas in California, Siberia, and Southern Europe from Italy to Turkey are left…
Could you be living in the past without even knowing it? Sometimes we find ourselves disconnected from the present moment. In times of crisis, it’s easy to lose touch with reality. However, some people struggle with letting go of the past more than others. Below are a few signs that…
Some of the brightest people happen to have insecurities and suffer from psychological complexes. Why does it happen? Wouldn’t it make more sense if all highly intelligent people were confident and successful? Yes, it would, but in reality, higher intellect often goes hand-in-hand with self-esteem issues. Let’s explore a few…
We all know those kinds of people who just can’t help themselves. They give others advice all the time, even when it’s not asked for. This might be an aunt saying, "You'd better think about a career change before it's too late", or a nosy co-worker making remarks such as,…
Let’s start with the definition. Hiraeth is an untranslatable Welsh word that describes a longing for a home, a place, or a feeling that no longer exists or never existed. It’s a homesickness for the places from your past you can’t return to or even those you’ve never been to.…
I remember when I heard about Facebook for the first time. Back then, in 2008, it seemed so new and fun – you could chat with your friends, upload photos, and meet new people. What else could a young adult dream about? I immediately made myself an account and started…
Introversion is commonly confused with social anxiety. Since most people are not aware of the differences between the two, it’s easy to mistake an extrovert with social anxiety for an introvert, and vice versa. In reality, though, introversion is a distinct character trait whereas social phobia is a mental disorder.…
This month we won’t have just a regular full moon – it will be a super flower blood moon and a total lunar eclipse! But what exactly does this fancy name mean? Let’s explore these terms one by one. The term ‘blood moon’ is used to describe lunar eclipses when…
You have probably heard thousands of times that humans are social animals, and it’s true to a certain extent. Friendships make our lives better. Social affiliation is important for your mental wellbeing, but in some cases, cutting people out of your life proves to be even more vital. Of course,…
Introverts are not the easiest people to understand. Sometimes, their behaviors don’t make much sense. But at the same time, they are probably among the most genuine folks you’ll meet, and there are good reasons for that. In our society of all-consuming fakeness, introverts often feel like misfits and outsiders.…
