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Metaphors of the Mind

The brain (and, by ... the mind) have been compared to the latest ... ... in every ... The computer metaphor is now in vogue. Computer hardware ... were replace The brain (and, by implication, the mind) have been compared to the latest technological innovation in every generation. The computer...

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Taming the Beast: Pathological Narcissism and the Quality of Life

Question:You seem to be very sceptical that someone with a Narcissistic Personality Disorder can be treated successfully. Answer:The Narcissistic Personality Disorder has been recognised as a distinct... Question:You seem to be very sceptical that someone with a Narcissistic Personality Disorder can be treated successfully. Answer:The Narcissistic Personality Disorder has been...

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A Letter about Trust

The ... ... emanates from a seismic breach of trust, a tectonic shift of what should have been a healthy ... between the ... and his Primary Objects (parents or caregive The narcissistic condition emanates from a seismic breach of trust, a tectonic shift of what should have been a...

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Narcissistic Personality Disorder - An Introduction

... (n. sing.)A pattern of traits and ... which signify ... and ... with one's self to the ... of all others and the ... and ruthless pursuit of one's gratific NARCISSISM (n. sing.)A pattern of traits and behaviours which signify infatuation and obsession with one's self to the exclusion...

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Even in the Movies

The other night, I watched the movie "The Family Man" starring Nicholas Cage. I enjoyed it very much, although that's not intended to be my ... story takes place in two ... New Jersey and The other night, I watched the movie "The Family Man" starring Nicholas Cage. I enjoyed...

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Books As A Life Saver

I cannot take credit for writing this, for I am only sharing with you ... I found today. It is a very old page, worn and ... from "The New ... dated December 8, 1917. What struck me I cannot take credit for writing this, for I am only sharing...

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AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY

One of my children is a daughter adopted 22 years ago from a little known ... in Pune, India. She joined our family at six weeks and became a US citizen before she could speak. Her ... One of my children is a daughter adopted 22 years ago from a...

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Desperately Seeking Perfection

A working ... of ... styles ... types) will have a profound impact on the way you perceive yourself and will greatly enhance all of your ... If you are a salesper A working understanding of temperament styles (personality types) will have a profound impact on the way you perceive...

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PSYCHOTHERAPY, SPIRITUALITY, AND AGING

As I work with people fifty and over, I am aware that no matter how ... the ... related issues of their personal lives may be, it is rare when ... doesn't become an issue fa As I work with people fifty and over, I am aware that no matter...

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What You Still May Be Experiencing, After September 11, 2001

What You Still May Be Experiencing After September 11, 2001Every one of us who has experienced the events of September 11th and the aftermath, has encountered stress which is far beyond what is usual ... What You Still May Be Experiencing After September 11, 2001Every one of us who has...

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Transition

TransitionPassage from one stage, place, stage, or subject to another—so states the dictionary definition—words that describe movement, but that say nothing of substance and the depth of human feeling... TransitionPassage from one stage, place, stage, or subject to another—so states the dictionary definition—words that describe movement, but that say nothing...

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What Do We Tell Our Children?

What Do We Tell Our ... Pitchers Have Big EarsIn the last few days, be it on a TV ... a call in program, at a meeting or a ... people ask ... of the ... que What Do We Tell Our Children?orLittle Pitchers Have Big EarsIn the last few...

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When the Terror Won't Stop

WHEN THE TERROR WON'T STOPThe New ... planes bursting in air causing mayhem and ... gave ... a rallying point to come ... to hoist our flags and to be ... As was appr WHEN THE TERROR WON'T STOPThe New RealityThe planes bursting in air causing mayhem and destruction gave...

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Reactions To Traumatic Events - Part 2

What to expect: Women A woman's work is never done--so goes the saying -- and during this time of ... and healing, perhaps this is truer than ever. Women tend to be the ones ... for ke What to expect: Women A woman's work is never done--so goes the saying...

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Sex With Your Ex

The death of a marriage must be mourned like any other lost ... It is often ... as a death of family, of ... hope, or a dream. Dreams die-hard as there is nothing tangible ab The death of a marriage must be mourned like any other lost relationship. It...

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The Decision: A True Story

Part Three Of A Series On ... Once you have made the decision to find help, be wary of ... ... the ... type of ... such as glib call-in radio shows, simplist Part Three Of A Series On Psychotherapy Once you have made the decision to find help, be...

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Social intelligence and Detecting Deception!


Human beings are 'social animals' less by choice and more by necessity. Yes! If we go back to the early days of our civilization, the evolution had brought us to a juncture where we had to concede to ... Human beings are 'social animals' less by choice and more by...

How HR Persons or Recruiters Can Enhance Their Skills with Social Intelligence


Social intelligence can enrich the repertoire of HR persons by helping them decipher people's real emotional-states through observing nonverbal cues. It’s a valuable tool for hiring, appraisal or even exit interviews While the domain of management counts 5 M’s of "Man, Machine, Money, Material and Methods" as main resources (with...

The Underbelly of Being Nice


If nice is “the right way” or “good,” does it mean I am wrong or bad if I am not nice? If I have been trained to be nice, where are my real feelings going to go? Why do people fight so hard to be sweet, nice, and accommodating, rather...

THE COSMIC all PERVASIVE NATURE OF SOLAR MEDITATION and ITS WORLDWIDE POPULARITY


The Vedas ordain us to perform solar meditation so as to attain Ojas, Tejas, Brahmavarchas (Divine Aura). In Yajurveda (chapter 13, Mantra 43) it has been said that one must worship sun or Savita since it is the witness of all good-bad actions performed by every human being. None of...

Codependent or Loving? Part I


How do I know if I am acting codependent or loving? This is an excellent question and often confusing for many for different reasons. Let’s look at the definitions of codependent and loving and ... How do I know if I am acting codependent or loving? This is an excellent...

THE TRUE NATURE of SPIRITUALITY AND INNER TRANSFORMATION


I have rendered my  actions such that after rendering my personal sustenance means minimal whatever capability I possessed was used only for contemporary world requirements and welfare tasks. Ceaseless self contentment was accrued and as a result the physical, mental, financial, family etc life created situations of joy and laughter....

AJNA CHAKRA or SUBTLE PLEXUS


This 3rd eye definitely is very influential and potent. With its help not only the act of seeing things far away but that even the subtle and invisible can be seen and understood. Just as X-rays pass through gross objects and can make photographs of objects not visible to our...

The Concept of Time With Hypnosis Induction


The concept of time is experienced universally but in myriad ways. Learn how Hypnosis and NLP works in relation to time. The concept of time is experienced universally but in myriad ways. It is used as a standard component in hypnotic inductions, and time distortion is a key ratier of...

UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANES DESPAIR MUST BE UPROOTED


 We must understand that the disease of despair is not to be taken lightly because wherever it appears it can turn even a powerful person hollow. Despair is generally conjoined to a sense of defeat and anger and tiredness takes over. A man under such terrible burden not only himself...

Why You Should Try New Every Day?


Why we feel awkward while having a go at something new? This is one of the components of the human's psychic. We are normally disposed to conservatism. All things considered, if the primitive man investigated his surrounding zones too effectively and left his cave for a long time (today it...

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Why You Should Try New Every Day?

Why we feel awkward while having a go at something new? This is one of the components of the human's psychic. We are normally disposed to conservatism. All things considered, if the primitive man investigated his surrounding zones too effectively and left his cave for a long time (today it...

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