Contemplative Psychology

Insights into wisdom, well-being and awareness.

William Van Gordon, Ph.D.

All in the Mind: Is Reality Real?

Why everything we experience occurs within the realm of the mind

Why Everything We Perceive Is Always Out of Date

While the brain gives us the impression that things are happening in the present, we only ever perceive the past.

The Boardroom of the Self: Who’s in Charge of You?

Physical, psychological, and spiritual needs influence our choices, but how do we decide which counts the most? This corporate boardroom analogy offers an explanation.

Why an Inferiority Complex Can Still Mean a Big Ego

A big ego is typically associated with narcissistic and superiority tendencies, but people with an inferiority complex can still be egotistical.

5 Signs You Are Experiencing a Lockdown Adjustment Disorder

How to know if the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown are causing symptoms of adjustment disorder.

Are You in Touch With Your Microbiome?

Bacteria and microorganisms in your gut are an inseparable part of who you are.

Bored of Travel Restrictions? Become a Psychonaut

A good psychologist understands it’s just as important to study their own mind and behavior as it is to study that of others’.

Using Mindful Breathing to Center Yourself and Reduce Stress

The average healthy adult breathes in and out approximately 21,600 times every day. But be honest and ask yourself: How many of your 21,600 daily breaths are you fully aware of?