psychology
Studying the complexities of the human mind and its many functions and behaviors.
The Refiner’s Fire Is Not the Whetstone
There is a difference between being sharpened and being transformed, and confusing the two leads to frustration when growth does not feel productive. Sharpening implies refinement of existing form. Fire implies change in composition. Both processes are uncomfortable, but they operate on different levels and for different purposes. When people expect sharpening and receive fire instead, they often assume something has gone wrong, when in reality something deeper is taking place.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcastabout a month ago in Longevity
You See From Where You Stand
"The room remains full whether you can see it or not." One of the most persistent misunderstandings about perception is the assumption that seeing is the same as knowing. People often believe that if something feels clear, it must be complete, and if something feels obscure, it must be absent. But awareness does not work that way. What you perceive at any moment is not a measure of what exists. It is a measure of what your current position allows to pass through.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcastabout a month ago in Longevity
Samurai Mindful Walking Part 1: Deep Breathing Increases Metabolism and Lung Capacity🔥
✅It Starts with love. . .Ninja Breathing Is Coming. . . . . 🔥I have the Lung Capacity of a Marathon Runner: One deep long breath and 10 slow steps. . .. .not easy….. samurai breathing: Try It
By SAMURAI SAM AND WILD DRAGONSabout a month ago in Longevity
10 Tips to Become a Truly Cool Grandfather
Becoming a grandfather is a special moment in life. It is not just a new family title; it is a shift in posture. You are no longer only someone’s father you become a figure in the imagination of a new generation. Some grandfathers choose discretion, others distance, sometimes out of modesty, sometimes out of fear of doing things wrong. Yet being a “cool” grandfather does not mean being permissive or trying to please everyone. It means finding a balanced place — natural, respected, and genuinely loved.
By Bubble Chill Media about a month ago in Longevity
Day 4 of Quitting. Top Story - January 2026.
If this is how sobriety feels, maybe it’s better to go through life a little buzzed… this, along with other hits like, I want to kill myself, I wish I was dead, and I’m going to throw myself off a bridge have been the only thoughts on rotation these past few days. I promise myself that if, in a month, I still feel like this (‘this’ meaning despondent, full of rage, and simultaneously numb) I can go back to smoking. Until mid-February though? Nicotine is off the table.
By sleepy drafts2 months ago in Longevity
The Myth of January First
Every December, as the calendar year draws to a close, millions of people around the world engage in a time-honored tradition: the crafting of New Year's resolutions. Gyms overflow with new members in January, health food stores see spikes in sales, and social media fills with proclamations of transformation and change. Yet by February, these ambitious declarations have largely faded into distant memories, replaced by the familiar rhythms of old habits and comfortable routines. Studies consistently show that approximately eighty percent of New Year's resolutions fail by the second week of February, with fitness and weight loss goals ranking among the most commonly abandoned objectives.
By Paul Claybrook MS MBA3 months ago in Longevity
