Sensory deprivation float tanks are increasing in popularity due to their role in stress reduction and even altered states of consciousness. This post from Big Think sheds light on the relaxing experience in a float tank. Chatting with dolphins in order to communicate with extraterrestrials might seem a red flag when considering a researcher. Indeed, John C Lilly was a ... Read More »
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Is Human Perception of Reality Just an Illusion?
Cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman explains why human perceptions of an independent reality are all illusions. In this post from The Atlantic he argues that the world is nothing like the one we experience through our senses. As we go about our daily lives, we tend to assume that our perceptions—sights, sounds, textures, tastes—are an accurate portrayal of the real world. ... Read More »
Do Wit and Intelligence Go Hand in Hand?
Does an advanced sense of humor signify a higher level of intelligence? Get to know what scientists have to say on it in this post from Lifehack.org! We all have that one friend – the one who has such a quick wit, the one with a snappy hilarious comeback, the one who can have a room laughing with their one-liners and ... Read More »
8 Ways Emotional Intelligence Puts You On the Road to Success
Forget about IQ. You need your head and heart working as a team to be a true success. Emotional intelligence is the key. This post from Lifehack.org sheds light on what will happen when you become emotionally intelligent. The head and the heart combine to create emotional intelligence. You want to have emotionally intelligent people on your team. They have the ... Read More »
5 Productivity Tips for Overcoming Procrastination
When we put off doing something for tomorrow, we fail to take into account that overcoming procrastination will be equally difficult tomorrow. This post from SelfGrowth.com lists five procrastination pointers that can help you in finally nailing the tasks that have been lingering in your to-do list for weeks or months. Procrastination is one of the biggest enemies we have ... Read More »
6 Ways to Make Your Thoughts Your Key to Success
Your thoughts, when uplifting and inspiring, can become your key to success. This post from Addicted 2 Success lists six ways to think like a winner and intensify your life. To be a winner you have to think like one. It’s no secret that thinking is the key ingredient to success, and if you can master it then you can achieve ... Read More »
Importance of Spirituality in Leadership
Is spirituality in leadership an advantage? In this post from Isha Blog, Sadhguru speaks about the importance of spirituality among the leadership, and how without a spiritual element, a leader – whether political, economic or otherwise – is definitely handicapped. Sadhguru: The very mention of the word “spirituality” conjures a variety of images in today’s popular culture – a galore ... Read More »
19 Alternative Media Sources to Help You Live a More Meaningful Life
Break free of the despondency churned out by the mainstream media sources and surround yourself with inspiration from alternative media sources. This informative post from Thrilling Heroics brings to you a well put-together list of 19 alternative media sources that can open your mind to new ideas and experiences. My hands were trembling as I entered his office. It was ... Read More »
Attitude A Better Predictor of Success Than IQ
Attitude matters. It matters more than we thought, and makes more of a difference on success in life than we thought possible. This post from Entrepreneur highlights why attitude is more important than intelligence when it comes to success. When it comes to success, it’s easy to think that people blessed with brains are inevitably going to leave the rest ... Read More »
How Emotions Create Time, and Thoughts Create Atoms
A clock measures time, but what creates time? Where do atoms come from? Can the mind affect the beauty of nature? How emotions affect reality? This interesting post from Awakening Our Truth attempts to answer these questions and many more. It seems that the connection between thought, emotions, space and time is far greater than understood before. Here is a ... Read More »