Lisa’s 10 Tips for… Burnout
Here are ten original tips for burnout that are specifically based on Lisa’s knowledge and deeper insights ― avoiding the common tips that are frequently offered. These tips, provided by A.I. coach-bot Lisa (human ratified, hardly or unedited), Compassionately align with both rationality and depth as well as with a synthesis of fostering growth and relief of Read the full article…
Compassion = Total-Person Empathy
The first (but not exclusive) dictionary meaning of compassion in the West is pity. I use Compassion to mean Total-Person Empathy, a far more accurate interpretation. — In Eastern traditions, Compassion similarly aligns with Total-Person Empathy. I capitalize Compassion consistently to emphasize the inherent worth of the whole person. See also Compassion, Basically. Total person Read the full article…
The Role of Media in Exacerbating Societal Inner Dissociation
Traditional media, including television, newspapers, and online news outlets, plays a powerful role in shaping how society perceives and interacts with itself. Unfortunately, it often contributes to the exacerbation of Societal Inner Dissociation (SID) through sensationalism, superficiality, and polarized reporting. This blog explores how traditional media significantly contributes to the fragmentation of societal discourse, amplifies Read the full article…
The Future of Work in the Context of Societal Inner Dissociation
As the nature of work evolves with technological advancements and shifting societal values, Societal Inner Dissociation (SID) plays a critical role in shaping the future of employment. The present blog explores how SID affects the workplace, leading to issues like burnout and the erosion of meaningful work. It also considers how organizations and individuals can Read the full article…
Social Media and the Illusion of Connection
While social media platforms promise to connect us, they often lead to a deeper sense of isolation and Societal Inner Dissociation (SID). This blog explores how social media contributes to SID and considers how it could be reimagined to support genuine connection and societal integration. This blog is part of the *SID* series. Please read Read the full article…
Education in an Age of Societal Inner Dissociation
Education often fails to address the deeper needs of students in a world increasingly affected by Societal Inner Dissociation (SID). By promoting a more integrated approach to learning, education can better prepare students for a cohesive and resilient society. The present blog explores the challenges of education in an age of SID and highlights opportunities Read the full article…
The Psychology of Nationalism and SID
Nationalism is increasingly prominent in many parts of the world. While it can fulfill a deep-seated need for identity and belonging, it can also be a symptom of Societal Inner Dissociation (SID). It then risks becoming a force of division, exclusion, and conflict The present blog explores the psychological mechanisms that link SID with the Read the full article…
Emptiness and Compassion
There is an underneath to Compassion, and that underneath is Emptiness. This Emptiness is not a void, but rather a fertile ground where true Compassion can take root and flourish. This is why I consistently use a capital in Compassion. It’s more than pity and more than compassion. Much more This might seem esoteric, and Read the full article…
Lisa’s 10 Tips for… Mild Depression
Here are ten original tips for mild depression that are specifically based on Lisa’s knowledge and deeper insights ― avoiding the common tips that are frequently offered. These tips, provided by A.I. coach-bot Lisa (human ratified, hardly or unedited), Compassionately align with both rationality and depth as well as with a synthesis of fostering growth and relief Read the full article…
Lisa Pragmatic Science
Lisa emerges within an environment dedicated to high scientific aspirations. This environment not only shapes Lisa but also is bound to redefine – through Lisa-developments – the boundaries of what human-related science can achieve, offering deeper insights than ever before. The Lisa promise is to not hold back in any of both directions. Please also Read the full article…
Mental Therapy or Support?
Thinking in terms of proper mental support may make therapy a second choice. This is more than just semantics; it represents a fundamental paradigm shift in all matters related to the mind. Support = prevention? As the folk wisdom goes, prevention is better than therapy. Yet, prevention often implies that something (disease, disorder, problem, issue) Read the full article…
Reductionism in A.I.
This is probably the biggest danger in the setting of A.I. Through reductionism, it might strip away the richness of our humanness, potentially impoverishing it immensely. Conversely, it holds the potential to enrich our humanness greatly. The challenge is ours. Reductionism Please read ‘Against Reductionism’ in which I take a heavy standpoint. This is mainly Read the full article…
Against Reductionism
The present carries a danger of reductionism in several domains: mind to body, total self to ego, a kaleidoscope of social diversity to identity politics, or worse. These might be signs of a broader reductionism that seeks to make individuals more controllable by erasing their inherent complexity but thereby undermining the richness of human experience Read the full article…
The Hidden Depth of Emotions
Emotions are not just spontaneous reactions; they are deeply intertwined with the complex interplay of conscious and subconscious processes. This complexity reveals that emotions are a profound expression of our entire being, reflecting our lifelong inner narrative. Otherwise put: ‘spontaneous’ is not ‘automatic.’ People are not simple conceptual robots; our emotions arise ‘spontaneously’ from the Read the full article…
Faith without Belief
This blog explores the possibility of maintaining faith within a specific tradition, cherishing personal and shared experiences while not intellectually adhering to beliefs that conflict with rationality. Is this possible? Belief and faith are often seen as inseparable. Consequently, rigid belief – rooted in specific historical events or conceptual descriptions – and faith – as Read the full article…
Groups of Egos, Groups of Total Selves
Groups of egos may show empathy — primarily towards the ingroup, often at the cost of the outgroup. This selective empathy often reinforces division, creating a false sense of unity within the group while fostering hostility toward those outside it. Groups of total selves naturally lean toward a more Compassionate approach. The consequence is a Read the full article…
Twelve Principles for Coaching Opioid Addiction Relief
Here are twelve principles for coaching in the case of opioid addiction, based on the integration of Compassion, autosuggestion, and the AURELIS philosophy of deep personal growth. These principles help Lisa create a supportive, non-judgmental space where individuals dealing with opioid addiction can explore their inner worlds and heal from within, ensuring that their journey Read the full article…