"a pattern of group behavior that ignores the presence or existence of a person within the group" -- apa.org. Alternately, "the experience of dying to others."
inflammation
Part of the complex biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants, and is a protective response involving immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators -- wikipedia.
"worrying is praying for what you don't want"
Request: I guess by worrying about something we are holding it in mind, thus making it more likely to happen.
Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill
The book is considered a classic in the personal development genre and has been widely influential in shaping the way people think about success and wealth -- wikipedia.
DeepSeek (chatbot)
"Compliance with Chinese government censorship policies and its data collection practices have also raised concerns over privacy… However, it has also been praised for its open weights and infrastructure code, energy efficiency and contributions to open-source artificial intelligence" -- wikipedia.
Summa Theologica, by Thomas Aquinas
Request: Since he had a major effect on Catholicism, e.g. the fonts of morality, I figured his work would be of great value to calibrate.
waking oneself up with an alarm clock
Request: It seems a bit forceful, doesn't it?
the law of reverse effect
Aldous Huxley first described the ‘Law of Reverse Effect,’ saying that “The harder we try with the conscious will to do something, the less we shall succeed.” So, could it really be that when we stop consciously trying to succeed, we increase our chances of success?
tennis
Request: Newfound joy of life, what is the field?
statement: self-esteem is the way to happiness
Request: Is that true?
The Secret Way Of Riches, by Oliver Hughes
Ancient Wisdoms and Timeless Principles for Wealth Creation. "You'll discover that behind every great fortune lies not just strategy and timing, but ancient wisdom that transcends cultures and centuries." Priority request.
"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the world"
Priority request. Matthew 5:5.
Mary Magdalene
"She was mentioned by name twelve times in the canonical gospels, more than most of the apostles and more than any other woman in the gospels, other than Jesus's family" -- wikipedia.
silence is consent
Request: The idea that if you don't disagree, you automatically agree. Keeping quiet is the same as giving permission.