Category: Psychology

The Problems With Being Demisexual

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In an episode of How I Met Your Mother, hilariously titled, "The Naked Man", Marshall is laughed out of the pub booth for saying that the only reason people should have sex is because they're in love. As a result of this statement, the gang find 50 colourful reasons why people have sex. For example, make-up sex, break-up sex, revenge sex, nothing good on TV sex, rebound sex and so on. And as relatable as all of those reasons are, I can only affiliate with Marshall's. But I guess, that is just one problem with being a demisexual.

9 Hard-Hitting Philosophical Quotes That Remind Us To Never Give Up on Living

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Every day is filled with challenges. Some of these requiring a far more Herculean effort than others. And although it may not seem like it, even the luckiest of us cannot escape these trials and tribulations. The world isn't in possession of a justice system on how these challenges are handed out either. So if … Continue reading 9 Hard-Hitting Philosophical Quotes That Remind Us To Never Give Up on Living

The Zen Buddhist Tradition That Shows Us Why We Need to Look Back to Move Forward

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Satori​ (悟り) is a Japanese Buddhist term for "understanding". In the Zen Buddhist tradition, Satori refers to the experience of Kenshō, a term used to explain "seeing into one's true nature." (Ken = "seeing," and shō = "nature" or "essence.") Thus, both Satori and Kenshō are commonly translated as part of enlightenment. Society is a … Continue reading The Zen Buddhist Tradition That Shows Us Why We Need to Look Back to Move Forward

6 Japanese Concepts About Life, Love and the Universe

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Whether they are ancient proverbs or modern-day idioms, these poignant brevities speak a timeless language. Guaranteed, you will have experienced at least one of the emotions elicited from their succinct guidance, so why not put a name to them? Find the wisdom you seek from these 6 Japanese concepts about life, love and the universe. … Continue reading 6 Japanese Concepts About Life, Love and the Universe

20 Mind-Blowing Podcasts & YouTube Channels to Feed Your Insatiable Curiosity

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Life without people in it is boring - fact. People need people to keep each other motivated and moving forward. We need plans, discussions and adventures. We need laughter, surprises and inspiration. We need to learn, in whatever capacity that may be. However, despite these obvious social needs and cravings, life doesn't always give us … Continue reading 20 Mind-Blowing Podcasts & YouTube Channels to Feed Your Insatiable Curiosity