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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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Language as the Essence of Conflict

March 13, 2016March 13, 2016 Michael Todd

A terse argument for “language” as the root of conflict. Continue reading Language as the Essence of Conflict

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Soiled Sky Ornament (Scorched and Frozen – an immortal fixture)

February 22, 2016February 22, 2016 Michael Todd

Mercury and the Sun formed an archetypal co-dependent relationship years ago. Continue reading Soiled Sky Ornament (Scorched and Frozen – an immortal fixture)

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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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Until I Disappear

January 27, 2016January 27, 2016 Michael Todd

Until I Disappear (On Reincarnation) Continue reading Until I Disappear

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A Sample of my Narrative Interview with Heather M.; Abridged

September 21, 2015September 21, 2015 Michael Todd

A short insight into a future publication … The following represents a 1st or 2nd draft with elements removed of a paper that will be presented for publication in due time. It’s of particular interest to those of you interested … Continue reading A Sample of my Narrative Interview with Heather M.; Abridged

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“Self Help Gibberish” and “It’s natural to be insane.”

August 28, 2015August 29, 2015 Michael Todd

Both my mom and dad love self help books. As I grew up, they both had libraries inundated with them – for different sorts of reasons, though. My mom was a psychology student; her SH (self-help) books were strewn sparingly … Continue reading “Self Help Gibberish” and “It’s natural to be insane.”

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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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Philosophical Variant’s Personality Test (Written by M. Todd ~ 2009); Take it for Free.

August 18, 2015 Michael Todd

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” – 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)

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