Forgiveness: Primarily an Act of Self-Liberation I. Introduction: Rethinking the Direction of Forgiveness A. The conventional understanding of forgiveness: An act primarily directed towards the wrongdoer; involving pardoning, excusing, or releasing the offending party from blame or consequence. The common perception of forgiveness often centers on the wrongdoer. It is widely understood as an act … Read more
The Ghost in the Quantum Machine? What If Free Will Springs from the Brain’s Deepest Indeterminacy? The question of free will is one of humanity’s oldest and most persistent puzzles. Do we truly make conscious choices, or are our decisions merely the inevitable outcome of a chain of causes and effects stretching back to the … Read more
The Weight of “Happening To Me”: A Victim Mentality Think about how it feels when you believe life is constantly throwing curveballs at you. When a project at work falls apart, it’s because your boss is unreasonable or your colleagues are incompetent. When you face financial difficulties, it’s the fault of the economy or bad … Read more
The Potential Trend Toward a Less Defined Individuality in Human Consciousness: Setting the Stage In this overview, we’ll delve into the idea that human social evolution, propelled by the relentless currents of technological advancement, shifting cultural landscapes, and evolving patterns of interaction, could be nudging us towards a state where the boundaries of our individual … Read more