Misha Jan
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Carrying Love
As we stood in her garden, a constant stream of people came to greet us, just as they do in our office. When…
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Finding Your Calling
Imagine you sat down with a board of directors that consisted of the world’s billionaires. These billionaires are here to advise you on…
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The Meaning of Life
The meaning of life as a whole? That is beyond my perspective. What I do see though, is that there are patterns all…
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Stoic Mindset: Living Virtuously to Reveal Your Truth
There is a spiritual element to this quote that has pragmatic implications. Essentially, the quote suggests that truly wealthy individuals are wise people…
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Pursuing Only a Meaningful Life is a Trap
A life of meaning or pleasure? Many of us leave our hometown and thus our family, to pursue higher education and expand our…
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Aristotle’s 3 Types of Friendship
We’re so quick to label someone a ‘friend’, but do they really deserve that title? Guided by the philosopher Aristotle’s standards on friendship,…
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Ego Dissolution in Psychology (Simplified)
What does ego dissolution mean? The spectrum of ego dissolution The more you move to the right: Most spiritual paths and religions aim…
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What is Love: Synthesizing Neuroscience, Psychology, & Philosophy
Key Philosophical Terms Soul → transpersonal side, the source of the action of love Self → animalistic side, the source of desire Vessel…
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The Role of Love in Self-Transcendence: Dark vs Light Triad & Moral Mastery
The Role of B-Love in Self-Transcendence: Dark Versus Light Triad and Moral Mastery Key concepts summarized Self-Transcendence Self-transcendence is, at its core, about transcending…
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Peak Experiences in Psychology and Neuroscience
Definition Peak experiences refer to moments of heightened awareness and connection where the boundaries of the self momentarily dissolve, leading to a profound…
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We grow up wanting to know love, until we realize that we are love – Mark Nepo
“I have found a paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.” Recently, I…
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Emotions Are Contagious: Your Impact On The Community
Have you ever spent time with an angry person and noticed a lingering sense of anger afterwards? Or spent time with an upbeat…
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Tips for students with ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental health conditions worldwide, affecting approximately 5% of the global population. The developmental…
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Flow State Simplified
Have you ever been so singularly focused on a task that you lost track of time—or even your sense of self? You could…
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Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
As the wind gets colder and the days get shorter, have you noticed a shift in your mood? Many people experience a decrease…
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Box breathing: The answer to anxiety
We are mechanised by our breath, breathing on average over 22,000 times a day. Despite breathing being an essential bodily function the power of…
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Secure Attachment: from Childhood to Adult Relationships
An attachment style describes the way in which people relate to others, based on how secure they feel. Secure attachment is characterised by…
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When Your Mental Experiences Turn Physical: Somatoform Disorders: Symptoms, Types, And Treatment
What is Somatic Symptom Disorder? Somatic symptom disorder is a term introduced in the DSM-5 to replace somatization disorder, and hypochondriasis. It is…
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Are You Overly Watchful? Hypervigilance in PTSD & Other Disorders
Sensory stimulation such as sweaty palms, heart racing, and looking from side to side is activated to keep us safe during times of…
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Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Happiness
The motivation behind our goals directly determines the level of satisfaction that can be derived from them. Extrinsic goals are motivated by obtaining…
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Life Lessons From Trees
Trees are one of the most magnificent forms of life that symbolically represent many important life lessons. They can teach us quite a…
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The Purpose of Life & How To Find Yours
Fulfillment and joy are our compasses in life; the greatest joy comes as a result of growth and being of service. Growth is…
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Diseases of The Heart: Reasons Behind Your Depression
Physical wealth will only get you so far, true wealth is determined by the wealth in your heart. The true currency of this life…
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How To Win an Argument
Many have experienced the feeling of arguing for hours that resulted in no outcome and a stronger set of personal beliefs. Or, you…
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Mindfulness: Maximize Your Productivity
Mindfulness is a state of mind that has been shown to improve depression and anxiety, it is also a major component of Cognitive…
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The 3 Pillars of Life
Acceptance is the cure for insecurity, relationships, trauma, anxiety, and depression. What is Acceptance? Acceptance embodies both surrender and faith. Accepting means to…
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How to Process Negative Thoughts
Did you know that you have over 6000 thoughts a day [1]? Thoughts are the internal dialogues that go on in your mind;…
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Resentment: The Enemy Of Relationships
Do the conflicts in your relationships feel repetitive? Have you felt bitter towards a certain person in your life? The feeling of being…
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The Vagus Nerve: Your Key To Health
Vaga in Latin means “to wander”. The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve within our autonomic nervous system that wanders from the…
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The Nervous System
The nervous system is an information pathway. This information travels from the receptors to and from the brain. Refer to figure 1. The…
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How To Breathe: The End of Anxiety
We are mechanised by our breath, breathing on average over 22,000 times a day. Yet the powers of this simple function commonly get…
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Turmeric Treatment: The Golden Spice
What Is Turmeric? Turmeric, the source of curcumin, is a spice of the ginger family, commonly used as a spice in food, and…
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The Effects of Your Scrolling Addiction
Misha Jan How often do you aimlessly scroll through your social media? Do you allow yourself to feel bored? In today’s age of…
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The Magic of Meditation: Rewire Your Mind & Body
Many of us have heard the boasted benefits of meditation, but how much of an impact does meditation really have on us? Turning…
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Enhance Immunity & Alleviate Depression through the Wim Hof Method
The Wim Hof Method (WHM) is redefining scientific understanding of autoimmune disease prevention and treatment[1]. Particularly valuable during the global COVID-19 pandemic, where…
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6 Ways to Release Serotonin: The Happiness Chemical
There are many different types of ‘feel good’ chemicals in our system. Serotonin is responsible for our feelings of joy[1]. The more serotonin…
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The key to feeling whole: 2 Types of Happiness
There are two primary types of happiness that will be explored below. A healthy balance in both is essential to our overall happiness…
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Are you really happy? The difference between happiness and pleasure
Are you really happy? Do you feel fulfilled moment to moment or do you put off your happiness for the weekend, next year’s…