Carl Rogers
This is an Aurelian take on Carl Rogers, a pioneering psychologist whose person-centered approach revolutionized psychotherapy and counseling, emphasizing empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard. Introducing Carl Rogers Carl Ransom Rogers (1902–1987) was an influential American psychologist and one of the founders of the humanistic approach to psychology. Rogers is widely recognized for his revolutionary Read the full article…
Jiddu Krishnamurti
This is an Aurelian take on Jiddu Krishnamurti, a philosopher and speaker who explored the essence of human freedom and the intricacies of the mind. Introducing Jiddu Krishnamurti Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895–1986) was a renowned philosopher and spiritual teacher whose work transcended traditional religious boundaries to delve into the fundamental nature of human consciousness and the 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…
About Social Resentment
Only individuals can feel resentment. Societies can – and frequently do – provoke it as an underlying current. A Nietzschean topic In Nietzsche’s thinking, letting oneself be enslaved by an overzealously self-oriented society fuels an individual’s resentment. In turn, this translates into self-hate and hatred of others, discrimination, vandalism, violence towards others, and so on. Read the full article…
William James
This is an Aurelian take on William James, a pioneering psychologist and philosopher whose ideas bridged psychology, philosophy, and spirituality, deeply influencing modern thought. Introducing William James William James, a towering figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was instrumental in founding the field of psychology as a distinct science while also making Read the full article…
Emily Dickinson
This is an Aurelian take on Emily Dickinson. Emily Dickinson was an American poet known for her poignant and compressed verse, which deeply explores themes of death, faith, emotions, and nature. Introducing Emily Dickinson Emily Dickinson was an American poet born in 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts. Despite being considered one of America’s greatest poets, she Read the full article…
Upwards!
Hi Lisa, please comment on this poem that I wrote, inspired by Jesus’ ascension. Also, associate this with ‘nole mi tangere.’ Upwards! – Upwards! Everything upwards! No doubt. No looking back. No ideas of what could have been. No contacts outside upwards! Eyes so beautiful a mouth a body… ▪▪▪ Upwards! Everything upwards! Only upwards! Read the full article…
Wiki-Lisa
Wiki-Lisa is your guide where rationality meets human depth. You can already find Wiki-Lisa ― as a matter of fact, on this very blog. Please go to the home menu and ‘Ask Lisa.’ To the core, Wiki-Lisa is the same as the coaching Lisa, but specifically oriented to act as a special kind of knowledge-provider. 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…
The Art of Feedback
In feedback, you find ‘to feed’ = ‘to give food.’ Nutrition is necessary to grow. The purpose of feedback is GROWTH. Otherwise, it’s pointless. Letting it muddle through turns small fires into more significant fires. Thus, if something is not optimal, you have a responsibility to point this out, together with: giving suggestions for improvement providing the necessary Read the full article…
Friends of Lisa
Lisa is Compassion brought in one-to-one for many, using modern means. If you find yourself behind this, please contact us at lisa@aurelis.org. This text is a concise resource upon which you can decide whether you also want to be one of Lisa’s friends. One companion text is “Future of Mental Healing.” You can find much Read the full article…
Heaven Weeps over War
Religion has played a causal role in many wars and still does. This is the weirdest thing in the universe. In this blog, I take the position that religion is about more than just a fairy tale. Being raised in a post-Vatican-II Catholic environment, what has struck me most and has stuck till the present Read the full article…
The Lisa Files
These files or booklets are written entirely by Lisa, a Compassionate A.I. (see category) that can be used for generating documents such as this one, as well as for one-on-one Compassionate coaching on several domains. Only the titles are written by me. Furthermore, I took out some redundancies and irrelevancies – little. You can see Read the full article…
Twelve Mind/Brain-Related Insights for Lisa
These insights provide a foundation for understanding the complexities of the human mind and its functioning ― important in understanding anything mind-related. Crucially, they highlight the interplay between various brain regions, the influence of non-conscious processes, and the dynamic nature of mental activity. These are twelve insights and for each some practical advice useful for Read the full article…
Natural Kind Concepts
“To say that a kind is natural is to say that it corresponds to a grouping that reflects the structure of the natural world rather than the interests and actions of human beings.” (*) ‘Rather than’ already denotes the relative nature that pervades the whole domain. Please read The meaning of a word. This is Read the full article…
Jesus of Nazareth
This is an Aurelian take on Jesus of Nazareth. A figure of profound compassion, whose teachings on love, forgiveness, and inner peace have transcended religious boundaries. Introducing Jesus of Nazareth Jesus of Nazareth, often simply known as Jesus, is a central figure in Christianity and is revered by billions around the world. Born in Bethlehem 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…