Let's Get Psychophysical !

A weekly list of 5 things that promote unity of mind, body, emotions and spirit.

The hottest Substack posts of Let's Get Psychophysical !

And their main takeaways

Is the ‘Dumb Jock’ Really a Nerd?

117 implied HN points • 18 Jul 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health Mental health Well-being Exercise Cognition

Training the body and mind simultaneously is possible through psychophysical culture.
Neuroscience challenges the distinction between practical and theoretical activities, suggesting success in one area translates to success in another.
Complex motor activities combining physical and cognitive demands have shown to enhance cognition.

Dysfunctional Weirdos Vs Functional Weirdos

137 implied HN points • 10 Feb 23

There are dysfunctional weirdos and functional weirdos.
Functional weirdos can balance a regular life and their unique interests.
The writer focuses on helping people stop being like robots and become more conscious.

As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a messiah.

78 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Beliefs Self-discovery Purpose Philosophy

The author reflects on their desire to be a messiah since childhood, acknowledging the impact of this belief on their life.
The author urges readers to focus on mastering their craft and making a positive impact on a smaller scale rather than trying to save the world.
The concept of a messiah complex is explored as a common phenomenon, impacting how people approach their work and goals.

Philosophical Practicality

78 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23

📖 Philosophy Reflection Conversations

Converting ideas into practical procedures is important.
Changing conceptions is crucial before taking new actions.
Responding to thoughtful discussions can enhance the pursuit of truth.

The Future of Psychophysical

78 implied HN points • 06 Feb 23

Kevin D Mackay is starting to publish daily on Substack for 100 days with different series on various subjects.
He co-hosts a podcast called 'The Bio-Individual' with Alex and they are releasing new episodes weekly.
Kevin offers one-to-one lessons on a movement-based mind-body practice for westerners, and has new YouTube series coming soon.

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Reluctant Elitism

39 implied HN points • 15 Feb 23

📖 Philosophy Acceptance Creativity Self-awareness Truth

The author embraces the concept of 'reluctant elitism', focusing on writing for a select few rather than aiming for mass appeal.
The author finds liberation in accepting that their work will not have mass appeal and channels their energy into creative work.
They acknowledge the allure of mainstream success but choose to stay true to their niche audience and ideas.

Words, Words, Words

39 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23

📖 Philosophy Language Emotions Action Thought Self-awareness

Arguments online often center around words, their definitions, and emotional reactions they provoke, rather than the actual content being discussed.
Our brains are wired to react emotionally to words, and it's important to understand and control these reactions.
To escape the power words hold over us, it's essential to use words purposefully as tools for action, rather than letting them control our thoughts and movements.