Quotes by Marshal Rosenberg

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1. “Always hear the ‘Yes’ in the ‘No’.” 2. “Never do anything that isn’t play.” 3.”Avoid ‘shoulding’ on others and yourself!” 4. “Ask before offering advice or reassurance.” 5. “Intellectual understanding blocks empathy.” 6. “Use anger as a wake-up call to unmet needs.” 7. “We need to receive empathy to give empathy.” 8. “Every time […]

Quotes by William James

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“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” “If there is aught of good in the style, it is the result of ceaseless toil in rewriting. Everything comes out wrong with me at first; but when once objectified I can torture and poke and scrape and pat it till […]

Positive mood allows human brain to think more creatively

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by Ruby Nadler: People who watch funny videos on the internet at work aren’t necessarily wasting time. They may be taking advantage of the latest psychological science — putting themselves in a good mood so they can think more creatively…

Joseph Campbell

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Joseph Campbell (March 26, 1904 – October 20, 1987) was born in White Plains, NY, studied Native American folklore as a child and went on to become a Sarah Lawrence professor.  Mythologist Joseph Campbell was a masterful storyteller and a renowned presenter of unifying concepts in comparative mythology with books like The Hero With a […]

Vitamin B6 Flies Under The Radar: Are You Getting Enough?

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by Julie Corliss: Although there are eight different B vitamins, some get more attention than others. And while vitamin B12 is often spotlighted for its role in keeping blood and nerve cells healthy, vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, tends to fly under the radar…

Why Spontaneity Is a Key Ingredient in Romantic Relationships

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by Stephanie Cacioppe: Our brains crave novelty. Neuroscientist and writer Stephanie Cacioppo explores whether or not unpredictable events might invigorate love, and how we can benefit from making more room for improvisation in our relationships…