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Discovering True Happiness: A Journey Beyond the Hedonic Treadmill

Anima Mundi • 41 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Happiness Philosophy Self-awareness Self-discovery Spirituality
  1. The hedonic treadmill keeps us chasing fleeting pleasures, leading to stress and emptiness.
  2. True happiness, as Krishnamurti believed, stems from self-awareness and embracing the full spectrum of human experience.
  3. To cultivate true happiness, focus on self-awareness, meaningful activities, accepting discomfort, and pursuing knowledge and profound experiences.

Fragments, Chapter 7, pp.116-20 - Reading Club posting 22

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 19 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23
📖 Philosophy Consciousness Self-awareness Reality Existence Mind-Body Connection
  1. Consciousness is a property that changes, not always present, with different degrees and levels, challenging to define scientifically or philosophically.
  2. Self-remembering is emphasized as a crucial aspect of self-observation, where individuals need to actively remember themselves to truly observe and understand their actions.
  3. Dividing attention between observing external phenomena and focusing on oneself, known as self-remembering, leads to unique sensations and enhanced perception, unlocking rare experiences in everyday life.

the tavern and the temple

visa's voltaic verses ⚡️ • 23 implied HN points • 27 Jul 23
📖 Philosophy Perception Self-awareness Reflection Psychology Wisdom
  1. Regular writing can be a tonic for the mind and soul, helping to maintain mental clarity and honesty.
  2. Different mediums and platforms can affect the reception of one's writing and thoughts, guiding the need for adaptation.
  3. Exploring perceptions, challenging fixed ideas, and embracing patience can lead to personal growth and deeper understanding.
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Unconscious Bias: what is it and what can we do?

UX Psychology • 19 implied HN points • 02 Dec 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Diversity Self-awareness Technology
  1. Biases are a result of our brain's tendency to take shortcuts when processing information, often leading to prejudgments based on stereotypes.
  2. We all have unconscious biases that can influence our behavior, even if we are not fully aware of them. Education does not necessarily protect against these biases.
  3. To reduce unconscious bias, we can increase exposure to diversity, be aware of our biases through tools like the Implicit Association Test, use self-check techniques, and consider how mental tiredness can affect decision-making.

Enlargement of Time and Being

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 1 HN point • 01 May 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Time Awareness Self-awareness Life Experience
  1. Economizing experiences can prolong life by allowing one to be more present and savor each moment.
  2. Self-awareness can alter one's perception of time, highlighting the close connection between time and self-awareness.
  3. Focusing on the present moment and savoring experiences can lead to a more rich and fulfilling life, rather than rushing through them.

Introducing: The Pole | #0

The Pole • 19 implied HN points • 16 Jan 22
📖 Philosophy Truth Knowledge Ethics Communication Self-awareness Game Theory Morality
  1. Truth is what's consistent with reality, and knowledge is the relevant, useful part of truth that helps us understand and better ourselves.
  2. Making mistakes is inevitable, but learning from them can lead to positive outcomes like saving time, making money, and achieving great things.
  3. The Pole newsletter aims to explore self-awareness, game theory, investing, engineering, and more to help readers understand how to obtain good results.

Understanding Meditation

Aslan’s Substack • 1 HN point • 03 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Meditation Benefits Practices Science Self-awareness
  1. Meditation is a profound practice for training the mind, enhancing awareness, and connecting with the world around us.
  2. Through meditation, we learn to observe thoughts without attachment, develop resilience, and respond to life's challenges with clarity and compassion.
  3. Regular meditation practice enhances cognitive functions, memory, attention span, and decision-making abilities, while also offering physiological benefits like stress reduction and improved sleep quality.

[ChatGPT-generated] The Fine Line of Comedy: Navigating Acceptable and Unacceptable Jokes

PseudoFreedom • 5 implied HN points • 14 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Comedy Social Issues Inclusivity Empathy Self-awareness
  1. Comedians should be mindful of the context in which they operate when creating jokes.
  2. Comedy should focus on challenging power structures and giving voice to marginalized communities.
  3. Consent, empathy, and respect for boundaries are crucial in comedy to avoid crossing into offensive territory.

Fragments, Chapter 8, pp.141-5 - Reading Club posting 27

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Consciousness Self-awareness Awakening
  1. There are four states of consciousness for man, with most living in the lowest two: sleep and the waking state, but the higher states are where true awakening and self-awareness lie.
  2. Self-remembering or self-consciousness is crucial for real awakening, breaking free from the 'sleep' of everyday life, and seeing things objectively.
  3. Achieving higher states of consciousness and self-awareness requires inner growth, self-development, and often external guidance or help to break the cycle of 'sleep' that most people live in.

cáo tật thị chúng

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 14 Jan 09
📖 Philosophy Human behavior Beliefs Self-awareness
  1. Sometimes we may act cruel to feel superior to others, but this behavior might just happen naturally without control.
  2. We tend to blindly believe authority figures without questioning, only to realize later that they can be wrong too.
  3. At times, we may go along with things we dislike out of fear of rejection or to avoid making others upset, but in the end, it just makes us unhappy.

ignorance

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 29 May 08
📖 Philosophy Knowledge Learning Wisdom Self-awareness
  1. Nassim Taleb's theory of the Black Swan explores unforeseen events and risks, reminding us to consider different levels of business risk.
  2. We must constantly seek knowledge to reduce our ignorance levels and progress from not knowing what we don't know to recognizing gaps in our understanding.
  3. Having more knowledge can sometimes lead to overconfidence, as demonstrated in examples involving stock trading and sports betting, highlighting the importance of humility and adaptability in decision-making.

Error Correction

Splattern • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jul 21
📖 Philosophy Epistemology Cognition Human behavior Self-awareness Learning Theory
  1. The Alexander Technique helps improve body awareness and sensitivity. This means becoming more in tune with how your body actually moves versus how you think it moves.
  2. Our understanding can be limited by our habits and experiences. Sometimes, a new perspective or outside influence can help us see things differently.
  3. Often, people don't act incorrectly on purpose. We can misjudge our actions because we don't have the right information or awareness about what we are doing.

Editor's Note: Quentin Goofed

Technohumanism • 0 implied HN points • 06 Aug 24
😂 Humor Mistakes Apologies Self-awareness Personal Stories Communication
  1. Quentin made a mistake by incorrectly attributing a quote to the wrong person. Everyone makes mistakes, and it's important to acknowledge them.
  2. He fixed the mistake in the written record, but it's still a good reminder to be careful when sharing information.
  3. Owning up to errors shows integrity and helps build trust with readers. It's okay to mess up as long as you take responsibility.

The Neuroscience of Meditation

About to Learn • 0 implied HN points • 02 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Meditation Neuroscience Self-awareness
  1. Meditation can lead to better attention and emotion regulation by changing the brain's structure.
  2. There is potential for increased self-awareness through mindfulness meditation, though more research is needed to confirm this.
  3. Studies show that mindfulness meditation can significantly help with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and sleep disorders.

Enhancing Emotional Intelligence for Global Success

Life Coaching Curriculum & Soft Skills for Leadership • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Emotional Intelligence Leadership Self-awareness
  1. Emotional Intelligence (EI) training is crucial for leaders to understand people and foster diversity within teams.
  2. Start by guiding leaders to develop self-awareness, understand their emotions, and address biases.
  3. Self-awareness sets the groundwork for empathetic leadership, promoting a sense of belonging and teamwork.

The importance of being honest with oneself

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 21 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Personal Growth Self-awareness Feedback Honesty Self-reflection
  1. Honesty with oneself is crucial for personal growth and development. It involves objectively evaluating your life, actions, and thoughts without biases or preconceived notions.
  2. Self-awareness is essential for recognizing areas that need improvement or change. It helps in making informed decisions and preventing rash choices based on emotions.
  3. Acknowledging bias and blind spots is important for growth. It fosters open-mindedness, seeking diverse perspectives, and challenging assumptions for personal and professional success.

Finding Strength Through Stoicism

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 09 Dec 22
📖 Philosophy Stoicism Self-awareness Resilience Ancient Philosophy
  1. Stoicism is an ancient philosophy that focuses on accepting life's hardships and taking control of our actions instead of being affected by external events.
  2. Practicing stoic principles can help improve emotional intelligence, mental clarity, resilience in tough situations, and relationships with others.
  3. By embracing stoicism, individuals can learn to manage difficult emotions, stay focused on their goals, and cultivate inner peace and resilience during challenging times.

GRANTED: The costs of convenience and the benefits of humility

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 31 Mar 18
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness Memory Self-awareness Behavioral Science
  1. Choosing convenience always may mean missing out on the meaningful struggles that give life depth and value.
  2. Taking a break in a quiet space post-learning can boost memory recall significantly, showing that memory consolidation happens during wakeful rest.
  3. In the modern era, one's reputation as a trustworthy source is becoming more crucial than the sheer accumulation of knowledge.

GRANTED: April 2015 edition

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 11 Apr 15
🚌 Education Creativity Self-awareness Performance reviews
  1. The creative process can be painful, but understanding it helps reconcile contradictions in creative people.
  2. Seeking self-awareness is more beneficial than chasing self-esteem; tips to break through self-delusion are provided.
  3. Reinventing performance reviews by simplifying them can make work life better and efficient.

what do you know?

the rohn report • 0 implied HN points • 25 Sep 20
📖 Philosophy Self-awareness
  1. Our modern lifestyle is a mix of conveniences and unsustainability, challenging us to reconsider our consumption and political practices.
  2. Human knowledge has expanded rapidly, but self-awareness and understanding remain crucial frontiers for exploration and transformation.
  3. Self-knowledge could lead to more effective governance, societal systems, and a shift towards cooperation instead of competition, ultimately fostering a wiser humanity.

Stand Up

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 31 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health COVID-19 Self-awareness Social justice Therapy
  1. DC Mayor Bowser's lifting of the stay-at-home order doesn't mean freedom from the pandemic; the risks of COVID-19 remain significant and unchanged.
  2. White privilege should be acknowledged and used to actively support racial justice by voting, talking, and listening to others' experiences.
  3. Self-awareness involves facing uncomfortable truths, recognizing blind spots, and constantly learning to grow and better understand oneself and others.

Fragments, Chapter 17, pp.351-358 - Reading Club posting 63

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spiritual Practice Mysticism Self-Discipline Self-awareness
  1. The 'stop' exercise was a key method to break the cycle of automatic movements and postures, helping individuals gain control over their thoughts and feelings as well.
  2. The 'stop' exercise required constant alertness and determination, revealing individuals' commitment to self-improvement and discipline.
  3. The habit of talking was identified as a major obstacle in self-improvement, highlighting the importance of limiting unnecessary speech and actions to progress on the path of self-awareness and awakening.

Fragments, Chapter 14, pp.278-282 - Reading Club posting 50

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Teachings Symbols Self-awareness Consciousness Spiritual growth
  1. Objective truths can be challenging to explain in ordinary language due to the complexity of conveying unity in diversity.
  2. Ancient methods like myths, symbols, and verbal formulas were used to transmit objective knowledge and higher consciousness ideas.
  3. Understanding and applying the symbolism of duality, trinity, and harmony among the five centers in oneself can lead to transformative inner growth and connection to higher consciousness.