Why a Pill Can’t Cure Being Human: The Real Path to Emotional Freedom

Why a Pill Can’t Cure Being Human: The Real Path to Emotional Freedom

We live in a culture that loves a quick fix. If we have a headache, we take an aspirin. If we have an infection, we take an antibiotic. It makes sense that when we feel the crushing weight of anxiety, the dark fog of depression, or the sharp edge of anger, we look for a similar solution. We want the pain to stop. We want to feel "normal" again. And often, the first line of defense offered by the medical community is medication. Medication has its place. It can be a life raft in a storm, keeping your head above…
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Do Disrespectful People Make You Angry?

Do Disrespectful People Make You Angry?

The feeling of being disrespected is one of those things that often enrages people. Who has any tolerance for being disrespected? I hope no one does, actually. Willingly subjecting yourself to disrespectful people can cause plenty of problems, such as poor self esteem and bottled up anger. However, jumping to conclusions that you are being disrespected (when you are not) can cause plenty more problems. Here is my question: What does it mean to be disrespected? Many people have a variety of answers for this one. Therefore, I do not think there is any one consensus on this definition. It…
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