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What do you do when you do therapy?
“They’re all the same. It’s like getting a haircut.” Continue reading What do you do when you do therapy?
Tag: philosophy
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How language causes fear, anxiety and depression.
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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Language as the Essence of Conflict
A terse argument for “language” as the root of conflict. Continue reading Language as the Essence of Conflict
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Surrender the obsession for meaning.
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?
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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Philosophical Variant’s Personality Test (Written by M. Todd ~ 2009); Take it for Free.
Take this personality test (written by a qualified psychotherapist) to come to grips with your outlook. Continue reading Philosophical Variant’s Personality Test (Written by M. Todd ~ 2009); Take it for Free.
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The Diamond Sutra; Volumes 16 – 32 (By Michael Todd)
The second portion of the Diamond Sutra – Abridged and Reworded by M Todd Preface: Innumerable readings of this precious gift yield new insights – it is a book to be read for the duration of one’s life; a spiritual … Continue reading The Diamond Sutra; Volumes 16 – 32 (By Michael Todd)
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A Single, Powerful Meditation Tip …
A Single, Powerful Meditation Tip … Continue reading A Single, Powerful Meditation Tip …
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Part 1: The simple, 3 step process by which we willingly abandon bliss.
The simple, 3 step process by which we willingly abandon bliss. Our first impulse, in dealings with others, is to think “they.” Initially, I was alone. My beliefs guided my actions – my construct of beliefs guided my overall view … Continue reading Part 1: The simple, 3 step process by which we willingly abandon bliss.
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The “Which Philosopher are You” Personality Test – (Written by M. Todd, Clinical Psychotherapist)
The “Which Philosopher are You?” Test – Written by Michael Todd (circa 2008) Preface: This is the second of the several personality tests I’ve written. The concept behind it was to choose several of the most prominent philosophers of all time, then, to “tag” them with words and labels that best identified their core beliefs about reality, the universe … and everything. The way I operationalized this was to use actual quotes from them… every question in this test is an actual quote from one of the greatest minds earth has ever known. Having said that, funny anecdote: After I … Continue reading The “Which Philosopher are You” Personality Test – (Written by M. Todd, Clinical Psychotherapist)
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