Memory

George Gurdjieff, the inscrutable Armenian mystic of early last century, insisted that we humans are constantly bearing false witness against ourselves, by glibly using the pronoun "I" to refer to who we are. Rather, he pointed out that careful scrutiny would reveal that this presumably singular person we call "I" is in fact a constantly changing persona simply sharing the same name.   Read More

Just as we 'see' visual objects that correspond to those that are familiar to us, we also 'hear' phantom words and phrases that relate to our experiences. Read More

Eye candy is, by definition, good-looking people: Sweet to stare at, they tempt us with their addictive visuals. But the term has another meaning, especially when we remember that our brain's primary fuel is sugar. Eye candy is also a special kind of mutual gaze -- one that is dense with energy, sends our pleasure chemicals surging, and looks absolutely delicious. And it's good for you. Read More

It has long been known that the mating motive can be a remarkably potent creative force. Indeed, many wildly creative individuals report being inspired by a Muse. But what about the rest of us? Does the average person spontaneously increase his or her creative display once the mating motive is active? And if the mating motive can increase creativity, how is this reconciled with research showing that the mating motive can impair cognitive functioning (see Interacting with women makes men stupid)? Finally, why are female Muses so predominant? Where are all the male Muses? I'm out of breath asking so many questions. Please read on already. Read More

Politicians have famously poor memories for their mistakes and misdeeds. During Reagan's presidency, testified that he could not remember any involvement in the Iran-Contra affair. President Clinton frequently claimed that could not remember information when deposed about the Paula Jones case. More recently, Lewis "Scooter" Libby testified in court that he could not remember revealing the identity of CIA agent Valerie Plame to a reporter. Read More

We've all experienced it. You see a face and think, "Where do I now that person from? He looks so familiar!" Sometimes, a few more minutes of pondering or resorting to some awkward inquiry can result in an answer. Other times, you're not so lucky and you never figure it out. Can your sleep be at all related to this scenario? Read More

Why am I always expecting to be taught a lesson? Why do I feel as if I will be punished into humility and gratitude event though I am busy filling my days with
being humble and grateful? Why do I think I'm not worth anything-- and that I deserve even less than nothing?

Whose praise and forgiveness am I searching for?

What voice do I need to hear? What voice can offer me redemption? Is it too easy to say that I'm scanning the airwaves, turning the dial on a sort of emotional short-wave radio, for my mother's particular speech? Read More

The X-Men film series has decided to move forward by looking to the past. The latest installment, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, is a prequel that discusses the genesis of Wolverine, perhaps the most charismatic and relatable of the mutant characters. We learn who Wolverine is and how he comes to be the intriguing and internally conflicted enigma presented in earlier films. Read More

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