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Your inability to ‘quiet your mind’ isn’t due to lack of effort. It’s the wrong goal
These thoughts may increase our negative self-talk and lower our energy, leading our stories to hinder our growth when they could be propelling it. “You are not the voice of the mind. You are the one who hears it.” I still remember the relief I felt when I heard this Michael Singer quote. I was in my …
What animal intelligence reveals about human stupidity
Excerpted from If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity, written by Justin Gregg and published by Little, …
Mothers with Personality Disorders Impact Their Teen Children's Attachment Security - Neuroscience News
It should come as no great surprise that mothers have a profound influence on their children. But what about mothers who have their own personality …
The Ugliness of Everything - The American Conservative
A curious aspect of today’s America is its combination of wealth and ugliness. In the past, money usually led to beauty: to classical, baroque, and …
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Auckland University researchers claim breakthrough in management of tinnitus
Auckland University researchers say they have had a breakthrough in the management of tinnitus that they hope will be rolled out worldwide. People …
Mbonambi out, Dweba in as Boks forced to change at hooker
“We have an important Rugby Championship tour coming up and a year-end tour later this year, so we don’t want to take any risks with Bongi." The …
We cannot tolerate this: Retailers fed up with destructive youth
Two youths have been taken into custody following a vicious attack that saw Palmerston North retailers and many others fearing for their safety. …
Greater Wellington Regional Council doesn't want to supply water
Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) says it's managing a "Chinese wall" and doesn't want to supply water anymore. This morning council chairman …