“Getting Triggered” is like a Hand Gun Going Off

I found recently that the handgun is a good representation of how we 'get triggered'. I've laid it out as follows: Bullet / Am-munition:"Loaded Word" packed with emotionally charged associations stemming from memories of past events involving that word, in which self formed ideas, definitions, beliefs, judgments about something, that have become part of your … Continue reading “Getting Triggered” is like a Hand Gun Going Off

The Design of “Fear of Running out of Time”

I'm sitting down to type this blog because I've come to be aware of a particular design of thoughts and emotion that runs in the back of my mind almost constantly, but subtly. I experience a stress connected to the thoughts of: 'time is passing by / slipping away', 'I am running out of time', … Continue reading The Design of “Fear of Running out of Time”

Standing in the Life of Another

When emotions are running high, and there is a lot of back and forth debate, and triggering, and reacting, and vitriol, and defensiveness, and arguing, and snide comments, and spite and judgment disguised as righteousness or intellectual superiority -- what is being missed? What are we failing to do? When we're reacting to a discussion … Continue reading Standing in the Life of Another

How I Use Online Gaming as a Tool for Self Development

So in summary, what have I learned through the last few years I've spent playing Planetside 2? I've learned that because gaming offers a range of scenarios that I would otherwise not experience, it can become be an extremely valuable tool for learning about one's self and developing skills and strategies to become more effective in taking on the challenges of life. Taking this approach allows me to enjoy gaming in a balanced way which benefits my life outside of the game.

How to Not Fall Down the Conspiracy Rabbit Hole

When faced with assertions of 'evil, harmful conspiracies happening', it can be easy to go into fear and start wondering and thinking and interpreting everything now according to these claims - going down the Conspiracy Rabbit Hole. And with SO MUCH information out there, it's important to have a practical structure within yourself to deal with those moments so you don't just keep feeding your fears and ending up spreading your fears to others.

The problem with Political Opinion

I've observed that we Humans have a tendency to speak and act upon a foundation of opinion rather than understanding when it comes to supporting solutions to certain social problems. It starts with when we recognize a problem, and then quickly latch onto only one, or a few dimensions of the issue -- those dimensions … Continue reading The problem with Political Opinion

Freedom Dividend as an Expression of Family Values

Andrew Yang's platform of the Freedom Dividend of $1000 / month for every American is an expression of Family Values. After all, you and I are children of the Money System. The system, with all its services, businesses, institutions and infrastructure, is the Home we are born into. The fact that we all need money … Continue reading Freedom Dividend as an Expression of Family Values