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Lisa’s Subconceptual Processing
As an A.I., Lisa’s core ‘thinking’ is fundamentally different from human thinking. Lisa lacks subconscious processes like humans, but she can emulate aspects of subconceptual processing through underlying algorithms and data structures. This blog is about how Lisa can take this into account to reach subconceptual benefits, enhancing her ability to provide intelligent and relevant Read the full article…
Cultural PTS
Post-traumatic stress (PTS) can occur in individuals as well as in a whole culture, with similar ‘symptomatology.’ This insight may serve to enhance our comprehension of historical and ongoing conflicts – including wars – providing a more profound approach to cultural healing and growth that is both necessary and timely. Deep interconnectedness of individual and Read the full article…
The Essence of Poetry
Poetry, in all its forms, not just the written word, resonates with deeper levels of human experience. It invites us to explore the subtleties of our minds and emotions, often leading to profound insights and personal growth. Beyond the written word, poetry manifests in the rhythm of a song, the brushstrokes of a painting, the Read the full article…
Getting Inside
If a human being gets ‘deep inside,’ he can experience what is there — deep inside. It is in several aspects the reverse of the outside. A psychedelic experience. Art, nature, religion, love, meditation There are many opportunities to get inside — better said, to slide or fall inside. In all of them, the feeling Read the full article…
True Religion
Religions often view each other as ‘false.’ In this sense, every religion is deemed false by someone within the religious sphere. But can we fundamentally talk about ‘false religion’? Religious feelings are never false. That’s an essential point. One can fake religious feelings, but then there are no genuine feelings to be false. True religious Read the full article…
Opening the Doors of Post-Traumatic Stress
Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) is not just a disorder but part of a human experience that contains depth and an opportunity for personal growth. This perspective respects the entire human being, recognizing that what might manifest as painful symptoms also holds the potential for revealing deeper strengths and insights. Please also read PTSD: a groovy kind Read the full article…
Listen! The Symptom Speaks.
If so, then we can ask ourselves abstractly: What does it say? The ‘deeper self‘ communicates through the symptom. This becomes apparent when looking at mind-body connections and where these start in the brain/mind as neurocognitively explained. One way or another, embedded in the symptom is its deeper meaning. This tempts some to fill this in Read the full article…
Ada Lovelace
This is an Aurelian take on Ada Lovelace. Ada Lovelace is recognized as the world’s first computer programmer, celebrated for her pioneering work with Charles Babbage on the Analytical Engine. Introducing Ada Lovelace Ada Lovelace, born Augusta Ada Byron in 1815, was an English mathematician and writer primarily known for her work on Charles Babbage’s Read the full article…
Mahatma Gandhi
This is an Aurelian take on Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violent resistance, or Satyagraha, underscores the power of truth and the pursuit of justice through peaceful means, embodying the Aurelian values of depth, respect, and trustworthiness. Introducing Mahatma Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi, an emblematic figure of the Indian independence movement, espoused the philosophy of non-violent Read the full article…
Carl Gustav Jung
This is an Aurelian take on Carl Gustav Jung. Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, founded analytical psychology. His work emphasizes understanding the psyche through exploring dreams, art, mythology, world religion, and philosophy. Introducing Carl Gustav Jung Carl Gustav Jung (1875–1961) was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology. Diverging from Freud, Jung’s Read the full article…
Is Justice Global or Local?
At present, concrete (‘positive’) justice is mainly local, while global Justice – as an abstract concept such as Love and Meaning – seems, to many at least, merely an afterthought. Meanwhile, is global Justice a driver or is it straightforwardly unimportant? Focusing on big-J Justice Is each small-character justice then a translation of big-J for Read the full article…
Gautama Siddhartha
This is an Aurelian take on Gautama Siddhartha. A prince who became the Buddha, his teachings emphasize the path to enlightenment through self-awareness, compassion, and understanding the nature of suffering. Introducing Gautama Siddhartha Gautama Siddhartha, known as the Buddha, was born into a royal family in present-day Nepal around the 5th century BCE. Despite his Read the full article…
Ten Mind-Related Insights Crucial for Coaching
These are ten essential ideas about the human mind/brain that Lisa always considers while coaching. These also form a general AURELIS background of coaching. For each principle, you can find several blogs. Mind-body unity The mind and body are not separate entities but two aspects of a single, integrated system. Changes in the mind Read the full article…
Niklas Luhmann
This is an Aurelian take on Niklas Luhmann, a German sociologist known for his ambitious theory of social systems. Short introduction Niklas Luhmann (1927-1998) was a prominent figure in sociology, most notable for his systems theory which proposes that society consists of a series of communicative actions. His work emphasized the complexity of social systems Read the full article…
Nelson Mandela
This is an Aurelian take on Nelson Mandela. A symbol of peace, resilience, and the relentless pursuit for equality and justice. Introducing Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa, is globally revered as a symbol of resilience and peace. Born in 1918 in the village of Mvezo, Mandela’s early life was Read the full article…
Maya Angelou
This is an Aurelian take on Maya Angelou, a remarkable figure whose life and works embody the essence of human depth, resilience, and the transcendent power of words. Her journey from adversity to acclaim offers profound insights into the human condition, inviting us to explore the depths of our own inner strength. Introducing Maya Angelou Read the full article…
Are You Open Religious?
The Open Religion Questionnaire (ORQ) is a list of 30 assertions (actually, in-depth questions) meant to make you think about whether you would qualify yourself as ‘Open Religious.’ The sum of ‘yes’ and ‘no’ answers is no more than an indication. It also depends on the relative importance you attach to each assertion. Moreover, your Read the full article…