Tag: philosophy

🧠 Psychological Name: Defensive Posturing or Dominance Display

In psychology, the closest formal terms are: 1. Defensive Posturing A nonverbal defense mechanism — the body adopts a posture that projects strength or control to protect the self from perceived threat or vulnerability.It’s rooted in the fight-or-flight response, where “fight” often looks like making oneself appear larger (both in humans and animals). In people, this can look like: Chest out, chin up… Read More 🧠 Psychological Name: Defensive Posturing or Dominance Display

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The Four Noble Truths

Buddhist teachings are rich, nuanced, and have evolved over more than 2,500 years, but at their core, they focus on understanding suffering, transforming the mind, and cultivating compassion and wisdom. Here’s a detailed overview: 1. The Four Noble Truths These are the foundation of all Buddhist thought: Dukkha (Suffering or Unsatisfactoriness)Life inevitably involves suffering: birth,… Read More The Four Noble Truths

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 Smacking, punishment, and manipulation.

Alice Miller was one of the most outspoken voices on it. Let me expand on her ideas about poisonous pedagogy, then bring in the perspectives of other psychologists and child development experts on smacking, punishment, and manipulation. Alice Miller: Poisonous Pedagogy Miller coined the term “poisonous pedagogy” to describe child-rearing practices that manipulate, dominate, or break a child’s… Read More  Smacking, punishment, and manipulation.

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Understanding Electromagnetic Waves and Brain Activity

The idea that human brains emit and receive ultra-low-frequency (ULF) electromagnetic waves, forming a global neural network connecting conscious minds, is a captivating and speculative concept. While this notion has been widely circulated on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, there is currently no peer-reviewed scientific evidence from Princeton University or any other reputable research… Read More Understanding Electromagnetic Waves and Brain Activity

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The Dangerous Illusion of Being Above the Law

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

The belief in one’s own invincibility can be intoxicating. For some, this manifests as a quiet overconfidence; for others, it spirals into hubris so great that they openly disregard laws, court orders, and basic moral boundaries. Continuously breaking a restraining order, for example, is not simply a matter of poor judgment—it reflects a deep psychological… Read More The Dangerous Illusion of Being Above the Law

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The Elephant in the Room… Who Thinks They’re the Star Attraction 🐘✨

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

There’s an elephant in the room.Not a subtle, quiet, “maybe no one noticed” kind of elephant — oh no.This elephant is loud, self-congratulatory, and completely convinced everyone is thrilled to have them there. Spoiler: We’re not. 1. The Entrance They arrive late so the whole room has to notice them.They greet people as if they’re returning from a six-month solo trek… Read More The Elephant in the Room… Who Thinks They’re the Star Attraction 🐘✨

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Understanding Different Cultures in Relationships: It’s Not Always Easy — But So Worth It

Love may be universal, but the language of love, conflict, affection, and emotional safety? That’s shaped by culture, upbringing, and deeply ingrained psychological norms. Being in a relationship with someone from a different cultural background can open your heart and broaden your world. But it can also stir up confusion, miscommunication, or moments where your nervous system… Read More Understanding Different Cultures in Relationships: It’s Not Always Easy — But So Worth It

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💭 What Does It Mean When Someone You Live With:

Draws symbols on the door before leaving Places paper on the toilet seat Writes in codes in diaries Calls all of it “superstition” And won’t leave the house — or even a room — without the symbol! It means you’re sharing a space with someone who is building a private world inside a public one.A world governed not by logic or shared… Read More 💭 What Does It Mean When Someone You Live With:

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Trackers on Your Car

You can and should go to the Policía Nacional or Guardia Civil if you find pornographic material on your computer, surveillance cameras in your home without consent, or tracking devices on your car. These are serious matters that involve criminal offenses, and the authorities are equipped to investigate and help protect your rights. 1. Finding Pornography on Your Computer If the material involves underage pornography… Read More Trackers on Your Car

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🧠💥 “Shared Psychosis” (Folie à Deux): When Two Become One — In Delusion, Control, and Cruelty

We expect couples to bring out the best in each other.But what happens when they bring out the worst — together? In some abusive dynamics, the cruelty is amplified, not corrected.You’re no longer dealing with just one harmful person — you’re now up against two people who reinforce each other’s lies, control, and obsessions. This isn’t just a toxic couple.This… Read More 🧠💥 “Shared Psychosis” (Folie à Deux): When Two Become One — In Delusion, Control, and Cruelty

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