pet peeve
Request: taking phone calls in public, using words the wrong way, humble- bragging, etc...
Psychology
The Whole-Brain Child, by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Different parts of a child's brain develop at different speeds and understanding these differences can help you turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child's brain and raise calmer, happier children.” -- amazon
gamophobia
the fear of getting married, being in a relationship, or commitment -- wikipedia
"I'm here for a good time not a long time"
Commonly seen on Tinder bios (as well as other dating apps) to denote that the user is not looking for anything serious (I.e. a relationship). Instead, they are looking for a casual fling/hook up/just sex -- urbandictionary
“righteous anger”
Request: Is it ever righteous? I recall Doc talking about righteous indignation. I’ve been chewing on and trying to surrender the whole identity around community scapegoat and I find layers and layers of anger and desire to punish the “perpetrators” and a seeking of “justice”.
the ability to find something wrong in anything
The spiritual ego can always find something wrong, even in joy, beauty, simplicity or love.
avoiding positive thoughts / the upside
An orientation, alignment or behavior
community scapegoat
Request: People channel their aggression onto a single person (usually an outsider) in order to strengthen cohesion of the group
The Doors of Perception, by Aldous Huxley
it elaborates on his psychedelic experience under the influence of mescaline in May 1953. Huxley recalls the insights he experienced, ranging from the "purely aesthetic" to "sacramental vision", and reflects on their philosophical and psychological implications -- wikipedia
music therapy for autistic children
The session usually starts with the therapist playing music, then having the client pick an instrument and join in. The therapist works with the person at their level, focusing on bringing out inherent talents and expression, rather than “fixing” any behaviors -- psychcentral.com
exploding head syndrome (EHS)
a person experiences auditory hallucinations that are loud and of short duration when falling asleep or waking up... not a serious health concern... Pain is typically absent --wikipedia
gender dysphoria
Request: Why are so many people, especially young people, claiming they feel "dysphoria" about the body? [Answer: in spiritual terms, it's the narcissistic field of "poor me"]
The Right to Be, by Maarten A. Oversier
Request: A book about how the echoes of unresolved trauma from our past, even past lives, can cause physical, psychological, or emotional ailments that present-day humans suffer.
statement: all beings exist only within my mind
Level of realization, by request.
"I want to be in charge"
request: seems to be the basis of many ego proclivities