“Message in a Bottle”: Sweet Notes For The 12 Zodiac Signs To Make Your Day

Have you ever hard of the term “infinite player”? Even though it sounds like something out of a video game, in this context, it isn’t. Actually, it’s a powerful way of looking at life.

Now, where does this term come from?

The term comes from James P. Carse’s iconic book, Finite and Infinite Games, where he breaks people down into two groups: finite pla

Do you ever feel like the harder you try to control everything, the more life pushes back? This article is going to explore the benefits of surrender, and how to practice surrendering.

Surrendering is not a sign of defeat, but as a surprisingly strong and freeing way to cope, heal, and move forward.

By Charlie Huntington, M.A., Ph.D. candidate, and Tchiki Davis, M.A., Ph.D.

Surrendering is the act of giving up something. For our purposes, surrender means giving up on efforts to control your life or ensure specific outcomes in your life. But why surrender?

Trying too hard to control our lives is stressful and ultimately fruitless (Cole & Pargament, 1999). Knowing when to surrender and being able to do so

When we think of happiness, we often imagine a single destination—but well-being isn’t that simple. In reality, there are multiple types of well being, each shaped by our current stage of personal development.

As our worldview evolves, so do our beliefs, priorities, and the kind of happiness we seek.

This article explores how different stages of awareness give rise to distinct types of well being, offering a deeper understanding of why our needs and definitions of happiness change over time.KEY POINTS

Each type of well being flows from our current worldview—and our worldview changes across time.

When we seek the well-being of our current stage, we have th

Ever gotten a reply that made your stomach drop? Or reread a message and realized… yikes, that sounded a little harsh? Some people might be a little slow with textiquette. They drop texts innocently which might mean something wholly different to another person.

This era of texting is quick, convenient, and often the go-to way to stay in touch with friends, family, coworkers, sometimes even our bosses. While it makes communication easier, but it can also lead misunderstandings.

A lot of commonly used phrases seem polite or neutral on the surface, but actually when read out loud can be condescending messages, that sound passive-aggressive, or dismissive.

We’re talking about those subtle mes

How does the brain craft consciousness from the unseen? Dive into the hidden mechanics shaping perception in this article below!

In a few months, this blog will turn 15 years of age. How time flies when one is thinking about consciousness and the brain! I think the 15-year mark is a good point at which to write a series of posts that synthesize many of the conclusions (including new ideas) that we have discussed regarding consciousness and the brain.

I have concluded that a useful way in which to divide up the conclusions is to present them in terms of three stages of processing in the brain:

Stage 1: Unconscious processes preceding, and giving rise to, the construction of the “conscious field”; Stage 2: The conscious field; and Stage 3: Unconscious processes following, and

Do you ever feel like no matter what you have, something better is always out there? That nagging feeling that your relationship, job, or life in general could be more exciting, or just… better? If so, you might be dealing with the Grass is Greener Syndrome.

It’s that restless voice in your head that constantly wonders if you made the wrong choice. You scroll through social media and see people seemingly living their best lives, traveling to exotic destinations, landing dream jobs, or being in picture-perfect relationships. 

And suddenly, what you have feels dull in comparison. This constant chase for something “better” can be exhausting and, more importantly, prevent you from appreciating the present moment.

Let’s learn more about it if you find yourself getting stuck in the ‘Grass is Gr

Being mean to your partner doesn’t always look like full-blown fights or throwing personal insults around. More often than not, it’s those little, unintentional habits that slowly chip away at your relationship, and by the time you notice them, it’s already too late.

You might be under the impression that you are simply joking around or being honest with them, but have you ever asked your partner if they feel the same way as you? Maybe there are signs you are the toxic partner, but you have never really stopped and thought about it.

We all screw up sometimes, but recognizing the problem is the first step to fixing it. So, let’s break down some of the sneaky ways you might be being mean to your partner—without even realizing it.