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What do you do when you do therapy?

May 5, 2017October 28, 2019 Michael Todd

“They’re all the same. It’s like getting a haircut.” Continue reading What do you do when you do therapy?

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How language causes fear, anxiety and depression.

August 5, 2016August 5, 2016 Michael Todd

As far as I know I’ve just coined this term “fear-meme”, and so it warrants clarification. A fear-meme is simply a free-floating (non physical) entity that persists within an individuals abstract consciousness – persecuting and horrifying them at seemingly random intervals. Continue reading How language causes fear, anxiety and depression.

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Surrender the obsession for meaning.

February 3, 2016February 3, 2016 Michael Todd

Your life is fine devoid of meaning. Continue reading Surrender the obsession for meaning.

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The “Why do we exist?” Personality test. Who do you match up with?

August 20, 2015August 20, 2015 Michael Todd

Match your core values with those of a historical thinker. Continue reading The “Why do we exist?” Personality test. Who do you match up with?

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The “Diamond Sutra” – further abridged, for people with limited time. (Chapters 1-14)

July 28, 2015July 28, 2015 Michael Todd

The Diamond Sutra could stand alone as an entry into the most profound spiritual practice; those who read it – even disregarding other Sutra’s, are destined for enlightenment according to the Buddha. Buddhism and the spiritual descendants of it (most … Continue reading The “Diamond Sutra” – further abridged, for people with limited time. (Chapters 1-14)