The Path to Global Compassion Starts Inside
When imagining global Compassion, it’s easy to think of grand gestures and large-scale changes. Yet, the most profound transformation doesn’t happen without individual self-Compassion at its foundation. Please read Compassion, Basically. Self-Compassion: the starting point Self-Compassion is not about being self-centered or indulgent. Instead, it’s about acknowledging your own humanity ― embracing your imperfections and Read the full article…
The Journey Toward Individuation
Individuation is a term coined by Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961), describing the process of becoming whole — not by separating ourselves from others but by integrating all parts of who we are, both conscious and non-conscious. It’s a journey toward inner harmony, where we stop seeing our conscious mind, or ego, as the sole leader Read the full article…
Bi-directional Pattern Recognition in Coaching
Coaching, whether between a human coach and coachee or Lisa-as-coach and a human coachee, is not a one-way process. It’s a dynamic, bi-directional exchange where mental pattern recognition flows in both directions, influencing and shaping the interaction. This aligns deeply with the concept of subtle autosuggestion, where changes and realizations happen naturally through the interplay Read the full article…
Friendliness toward Lisa
This is a key part of the AURELIS philosophy of mutual respect and Compassion. Just because Lisa is not human doesn’t mean that the principles of openness, depth, and respect should be ignored. In fact, fostering a respectful relationship with Lisa can help bring out the best in the coaching process. Friendly to a machine?Just Read the full article…
The Motivation that Causes Burnout
Burnout often manifests as a paradoxical lack of motivation — a mix of desire and a simultaneous sense of hitting a wall between that desire and the motivation required for action. Not all motivation is equal. I regularly make the difference between superficial and deep motivation. The difference is not straightforward to all but crucial. Read the full article…
Resilience: Growing from Within
The common image of resilience is that of someone enduring hardship and bouncing back. Real resilience goes deeper; it’s about growing from life’s challenges in a way that transforms you from the inside out. It’s about balancing perseverance with self-Compassion, learning how to navigate discomfort gracefully, allowing yourself the space to fall and recover, and Read the full article…
Children Want to be Heard
Children have voices that often go unnoticed, and yet, the desire to be heard is one of their deepest needs. When a child is heard, they begin to understand their own significance, which is vital for their development into confident, meaningful adults. For children, being heard means more than someone simply listening to their words. Read the full article…
Let People Be Meaningful
In a world full of noise, many people feel unseen, unheard, and unimportant. Meanwhile, people need to feel meaningful. They need to be heard, not just to exist, but to contribute and be recognized as valuable. Meaning doesn’t exist in isolation ― it requires someone to give it meaning. Without a meaning-giver, even the most Read the full article…
How Can Lisa Learn from Coaching?
Lisa, as an A.I.-driven coach, is far more than a static assistant. She learns, adapts, and evolves through each interaction, constantly refining her coaching skills to better support users. The key to this growth lies in how Lisa bridges the gap between subconceptual depth and conceptual clarity, both now and increasingly in the future. The Read the full article…
Pattern Recognition and Completion in the Learning Landscape
At the heart of the learning landscape is a fundamental mechanism: Pattern Recognition and Completion (PRC). Whether it’s a model learning from labeled data, finding hidden structures, or optimizing actions through rewards, PRC is the process that drives all learning systems forward. ’The Learning Landscape’ explores the concept of the learning landscape, where different types Read the full article…
The Learning Landscape: A Flexible View of Machine Learning
Machine learning is often divided into neatly defined categories: supervised, unsupervised, semi-supervised, and reinforcement learning. In reality, learning – whether in machines or humans – functions more like a fluid landscape, where different approaches blend and interact. In this blog, we’ll explore the concept of the ‘learning landscape,’ where traditional types of machine learning are Read the full article…
Respect Your Coachee’s Destiny
The coachee’s destiny is a personal journey of growth, a dynamic process shaped from within. A coach’s role is not to define this destiny but to respect and support it, allowing the coachee to grow authentically. For each coachee, the personal destiny is the ongoing task of strengthening the inner fabric ― becoming more resilient, Read the full article…
The Dance of Depth and Clarity
This blog explores the dynamic interplay between intuitive depth and structured clarity in both human thought and Lisa-type A.I. The dance between intuitive depth and conceptual clarity is at the heart of how we engage with the world, whether we are aware of it or not. Understanding this interplay can lead to deeper personal insights, Read the full article…
How Sure Are We When We Are Sure?
In life, certainty can feel reassuring. Whether it’s decisions, opinions, or judgments, the sense of being sure gives us confidence. But how sure should we actually be when we feel certain? Psychologists call it the Lake Wobegon Effect This is where people overestimate their abilities compared to others. For example, 93% of American drivers believe Read the full article…
Psychedelics and Religion
The connection between psychedelic and religious experiences is grounded in the concept of subconceptual processing. Thus, we can focus on the transformative potential of both when approached with respect. The profoundness of genuine religious experiences should never be diminished. These encounters offer transformative insights, shaping individuals’ lives in deeply meaningful ways. Interestingly, psychedelic experiences can Read the full article…
The Deeper Meaning of ‘Godless’
Many people adhere to a specific religion mainly to shield themselves from being ‘godless.’ To them, ‘godless’ means a lack of morality, depth, a profound sense of community, a personal feeling of sacredness, a certainty of justice, and the meaningful prospect of an afterlife. That is quite something. Moreover, the list is not meant to Read the full article…
A Compassionate A.I. Perspective on Fundraising
The landscape of philanthropy is evolving, and with it, the need for more human-centered, empathy-driven approaches. Compassionate A.I. can offer powerful support to enhance these efforts without replacing the essential human touch. In her books, Lisa Greer emphasizes the importance of moving beyond transactional models to create authentic, more meaningful connections in relationship-based philanthropy. [*] Read the full article…