October 28th, 2022 By Nikki Harper Staff Writer for Wake Up World It’s nearly Halloween – the perfect time of year for ghost stories, ghouls, monsters and things which go bump in the...
Category - Psychology
The Happiness of Not Thinking
October 27th, 2022 By Steve Taylor, Ph.D. Guest writer for Wake Up World One of the most well-known phrases in philosophy is, “I think, therefore I am,” from the...
Evolved Insight into Processing the Grief of Loss
October 25th, 2022 By Open Contributing Writer for Wake Up World We’re undergoing a turbulent planetary transformation and shift of consciousness. That’s likely to involve...
The Self is Not an Illusion
October 21st, 2022 By Steve Taylor, Ph.D. Guest writer for Wake Up World In some contemporary spiritual teachings, there is a belief that the self is illusory. To become...
The Madness of Doing: Are We Human Beings or Human Doings?
October 14th, 2022 By Steve Taylor, Ph.D. Guest writer for Wake Up World Many people cherish a belief that there will be a time in their lives when they’re finally able to sit...
“What is Wrong With Me?” (How to Heal This Toxic Belief)
October 5th, 2022 By Aletheia Luna Guest writer for Wake Up World “What is wrong with me?” “Am I crazy?” “Am I just broken?” “Will anyone...
Why Do Near-Death Experiences and Psychedelics Have a Transformational Effect?
September 23rd, 2022 By Steve Taylor, Ph.D. Guest writer for Wake Up World My main area of research as a psychologist is what I call “transformation through turmoil.”...
You Have The Right To Control You – And Nobody Else
September 16th, 2022 By Lissa Rankin, MD Guest writer for Wake Up World There’s a lot of casual talk lately about power, control, and undue influence in relationships and communities...
A Path For Navigating Uncertainty Without Bullying Your Fear Or Letting It Lead
September 2nd, 2022 By Lissa Rankin, MD Guest writer for Wake Up World Tomorrow, I go home. Six weeks ago, I arrived in Boston- uncertain. Tomorrow, I leave Boston- once again uncertain but...
When the Mind Stops: How Mental Quietness Leads to Wellbeing
By Steve Taylor, Ph.D. Guest writer for Wake Up World How often is your mind quiet? If you’re a typical human being, the answer is probably very rarely. For most of our...
Alone but Not Lonely: 6 Amazing Benefits of Solitude
By Nikki Harper Staff Writer for Wake Up World Solitude—what images does this word conjure up for you? Do you picture yourself in blissful isolation, enjoying downtime, peace, and quiet, or do...
The Strange Phenomenon of Addiction Release: A Personal Perspective
August 16th, 2022 By Steve Taylor, Ph.D. Guest writer for Wake Up World A few years ago, I met a young Scottish man seeking to understand a strange psychological change he had...