From ‘Free Speech’ to Genuine Communication
Free speech is a cornerstone of modern societies. Yet, while its value is undeniable, it often stops short of fostering the deeper connections we crave. Genuine communication – where people truly connect, grow, and create meaning together – is a higher aspiration, one that transcends the transactional nature of free speech. How can we move Read the full article…
Free Speech is Never Straightforward
Free speech is often hailed as a fundamental human right, a cornerstone of democracy. Yet, when examined closely, it becomes clear that free speech is far from straightforward. It’s a principle fraught with complexity, contradictions, and responsibilities. What does it mean to be truly free in speech? And at what point does freedom of speech Read the full article…
Divide and Conquer or Unite and Flow
From ancient times, ‘divide and conquer’ has been the foundation of power dynamics, shaping empires and political strategies. The idea is straightforward: exploit divisions to maintain control. While effective in the short term, this strategy often leads to instability and eventual collapse. In contrast, ‘unite and flow’ offers a compelling alternative — one that fosters Read the full article…
Compassion is for Life and Choice
In today’s world, issues like ‘pro-life versus pro-choice’ often turn into polarizing battles. Each side sees the other as a threat to their most deeply held values: one claims the other wants to ‘kill babies,’ while the other accuses its opponents of discriminating against women at the core of their humanity. Yet, underneath these labels, Read the full article…
Compassion @ Work
‘Compassion @ work’ is not just a noble sentiment but a practical tool for creating more effective, resilient, and innovative workplaces. Compassion @ work is also excellent for durability’s sake. Efficiency born from Compassion (going further than mere empathy) is more durable because it respects the deeper motivations and needs of everyone involved. Lisa is Read the full article…
The Whirlpool of Economics
“Good institutions create individual trust, which creates rich economies.” This is the short summary as given by some of 2024’s Economics Nobel Prize-winning insight, countering the contention that rich economies just create good institutions. As in the whole field of psychosomatic health, such linearities may be only part of excellent causal thinking. Reality is more Read the full article…
Darkness
Darkness often feels like a suffocating presence, heavy and vast. It’s not simply an absence of light; it has a weight, a texture, an active quality that demands attention. Yet what exactly is Darkness? Where does it come from, and what does it ask of us? This is a search — a journey to explore Read the full article…
Deep Proactive Inclusivity
Inclusivity is more than a buzzword or checklist; it fosters meaningful, authentic connections. Deep proactive inclusivity goes beyond surface-level gestures, addressing the roots of exclusion and creating environments where people can thrive together. This approach – aligning with the AURELIS philosophy – emphasizes growth from the inside out. The essence of deep inclusivity True inclusivity Read the full article…
Coaching the Underemployed (by Lisa)
Lisa bridges the gap between the needs of the underemployed and employers by fostering resilience, inclusivity, skill development, and deep motivation ― transforming underemployment into shared and durable success. Underemployment is a situation where individuals work in jobs that do not fully utilize their skills, education, or availability, often leaving their potential untapped and creating Read the full article…
Democrats, Republicans, and Human Depth
The divide between Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. continues to widen, with significant consequences for society, governance, and collective well-being. This growing rift is not merely about differing policy opinions but reflects deeper patterns of thinking rooted in human nature and morality. From an AURELIS perspective, addressing this divide requires a focus on human Read the full article…
Darkness is Made, not Born
It is made by ignorance and through the latter’s seeing darkness in what it just made ― thus, more darkness. After a while, this ‘darkness’ may become vast and real. Ignorance then defends itself by what it sees as ‘the light’ ― thus creating even more darkness. For instance, look at people waging war: they Read the full article…
Lisa’s 10 Tips for… Chronic Pain
Here are ten original tips for rediscovering your creativity 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 Read the full article…
What about Octopus Intelligence?
Octopuses, with their extraordinary intelligence, offer a glimpse into a world of cognition unlike any other. These creatures have evolved along a completely different path from humans – separated by 750 million years of evolution – yet their behavior and capabilities demonstrate a kind of intelligence that challenges human assumptions. What does their unique cognitive Read the full article…
Most Important is Humanity
Humanity – being human and humane – is most important in many issues, from healthcare to education and world politics. Yet we, humans, tend to forget that, blinded by surface-level conceptual issues of many kinds. What does it even mean to be truly human? The conceptual is important. But it’s only important for the total Read the full article…
Overcoming Ego Inflation
Ego inflation, as Carl Jung described, represents an over-identification with a rigid self-image that blocks deeper growth. Overcoming ego inflation is not about losing yourself but rediscovering the deeper, authentic parts of who you are. Please read first Ego Inflation. This journey involves awareness, Compassion, and a willingness to embrace depth. Recognizing ego inflation within Read the full article…
Ego Inflation
Ego inflation, as Carl Jung described, signifies a state of excessive identification with a self-image that blocks deeper growth and understanding. This phenomenon has become increasingly relevant in our modern age, influencing everything from personal relationships to societal trends, politics, and social media. From the AURELIS viewpoint, this condition reflects a profound disconnection from the Read the full article…
The Ideal Man
What is the ‘ideal man’ to a woman who is searching for such? Is she chasing a dream? Will she ever find ‘him’? Does she even need to find him, or is this more like a nice dream that is worthy as such? I must confess, I’m not the ideal man ― far from. But Read the full article…