High Heart Weekly

High Heart Weekly explores maintaining love and compassion amidst life's complexities, focusing on psychological phenomena like mass formation, societal polarizations, and individual mental health practices. It delves into holistic health, the impact of social media, conscious decision-making, and the importance of self-reflection and community in fostering personal growth and collective well-being.

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Resolving Polarization

0 implied HN points • 18 Oct 21
  1. Social interactions are becoming increasingly polarized due to algorithms on platforms like social media, YouTube, and Google.
  2. Individuals are exposed to personalized information on these platforms, contributing to varying beliefs and perspectives.
  3. Efforts towards solutions for reducing polarization should involve creating space for discussions with differing opinions and valuing face-to-face interactions over online debates.

An Ode to Drawing.

0 implied HN points • 25 Mar 22
  1. Sometimes listening to your intuition can lead you in unexpected but fulfilling directions.
  2. Engaging in a creative activity, like drawing, can be a soothing and fulfilling experience.
  3. Sharing your creativity with others, even when you feel hesitant, can bring joy to both you and them.

Assessing Your Health Holistically

0 implied HN points • 08 Mar 22
  1. Assessing your holistic health involves considering physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects.
  2. Your mindset and perspective can influence the progress of your health conditions.
  3. Consider reframing health concerns in a way that supports your desired outcome.

The 4 Transition Stages

0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 22
  1. Know Yourself: Start with mindfulness and self-awareness to understand your starting point and behaviors.
  2. Clarify Your Mission: Define your larger goal and mission to navigate towards your desired outcome.
  3. Resolve Emotional Contrast: Embrace and resolve emotions that arise during the process, using techniques to align with your goal.

Embracing a Minimalist Lifestyle

0 implied HN points • 09 Apr 22
  1. Embracing a minimalist lifestyle involves reducing possessions to essentials and opening time for relationships and personal growth.
  2. A key aspect of minimalism is consciously choosing to consume less and focus on quality over quantity.
  3. Setting primary objectives like assessing time spent on possessions and maximizing functionality in living spaces can help streamline a minimalist lifestyle.
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To Share or Not to Share

0 implied HN points • 18 Jan 22
  1. Engaging in online discussions on complex topics can be enriching but navigating when to share and when to listen can be a challenge.
  2. Finding ways to connect and relate with others, even in online spaces, can help create a sense of shared humanity.
  3. Online interactions may not always convey the depth of connection felt in face-to-face conversations, leading to a potential disconnect in understanding and reciprocity.

The Impact of Cognitive Distortions

0 implied HN points • 27 Jan 22
  1. Cognitive distortions can harm your well-being.
  2. Common cognitive distortions include binary thinking and overgeneralization.
  3. Cognitive distortions can influence how you think, discuss, and react emotionally.

Motivation and Momentum

0 implied HN points • 10 Jan 22
  1. Motivation and momentum are important for creating and achieving goals.
  2. It's crucial to maintain a positive and focused mindset to keep the momentum going.
  3. If feeling discouraged, it's okay to take a step back, refocus, and find something that truly motivates you.

The Space Between "Normals"

0 implied HN points • 22 Nov 21
  1. There are multiple narratives at any given time with one dominant narrative and in-group supporting it, while the out-group doesn't.
  2. Identifying with in-group/out-group dynamics can limit perspectives and understanding of different viewpoints.
  3. Society is in a transition between the 'old' normal and 'new' normal, where internal conflicts may surface, especially for those seemingly aligned with the dominant narrative.

Locus of Control

0 implied HN points • 25 Sep 21
  1. Understand the importance of internal locus of control in decision-making.
  2. Recognize the impact of locus of control on personal agency and decision-making independence.
  3. Shift towards internal locus of control through introspection and being clear about what you can control.

Do We Choose Our Delusions?

0 implied HN points • 03 Sep 21
  1. Delusions can be viewed as less extreme than typically thought, and are present in everyone.
  2. Even delusions may serve a purpose in one's belief system.
  3. Challenging our own delusions can help us shift perspectives and grow.

Vow of Disconnection

0 implied HN points • 08 Sep 21
  1. The importance of maintaining well-being in shared realities with others.
  2. Recognizing the need for individuals to make their own choices on disconnection.
  3. Acknowledging the evolving nature of online relationships and the prevalence of public declarations of disconnection.

Cross Pollination Reorder

0 implied HN points • 19 Aug 21
  1. Consider how you consume information, not just what you're reading.
  2. Identify and embrace your unique way of processing information.
  3. Engaging in cross pollination of ideas can lead to valuable insights and understanding.

This is Not the "New Normal"

0 implied HN points • 12 Aug 21
  1. The concept of a 'new normal' may not be accurate, as it could be a revelation of existing norms.
  2. Integrating different aspects of ourselves, including shadow sides, is important for personal growth and awareness.
  3. Connectivity and exposure to collective trauma through technology are shaping our perception of reality, emphasizing the need to disconnect at times.