self-knowledge
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People Who Struggle To Have An Inner Dialogue
A not insignificant proportion of the world population lacks an inner dialogue. This means they basically just live like mammals and go with “the flow” (the herd). When you present to the herd the prospect of self-knowledge, the most common reaction is marked by disdain, scorn, apathy, and general disinterest. Concepts such as property rights,… Continue reading
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Cortisol Addiction
Cortisol is the primary stress hormone in your body and it increases your blood sugar, curbs bodily functions that are non-essential for fight or flight situations, suppresses digestion, and alters your immune system response. From Mayo Clinic: The long-term activation of the stress response system and the overexposure to cortisol and other stress hormones that… Continue reading
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The Imperative of Moral Improvement
We all do wrong in our lives. We then live with guilt until we can unburden ourselves. One of the essential social functions of the Catholic Church across the West was to provide the faithful with an inviolate space to deal with secrets in a manner that fostered improvement and absolution. With the ugly rise… Continue reading