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The Importance of Mind-Body Work for Treating Grief - by Michael Roth- Critical Thinking: Can A Political Party/Movement Allow Someone To Avoid Their Own Inner Wounds? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, if someone has an issue with a certain gender/race/religion, it won’t be difficult for them to find others who are the same. Not only are there websites and groups that will support their position, there are also political parties and movements. Irrespective of what their position ...
Views: 466 - Critical Thinking: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Be Drawn To Conspiracy Theories? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperThere are those that more or less believe everything they hear from the mainstream media and the authority figures that are in the public eye, and then there are those that are the complete opposite. The former can view the latter as being ‘conspiracy theorists’, while the latter can view the ...
Views: 691 - Critical Thinking: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Develop Extreme Views? - by Submitted on May 16, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperWhen the term ‘extreme views’ is mentioned, all kinds of things could enter someone’s mind. They could think about what they last heard from the mainstream media, or what they last heard from the alternative media. Then again, their mind could give them clear examples of extreme views without ...
Views: 716 - Critical Thinking: Can Humanity Change The Outer World By Changing Their Inner World? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to all of the bad things that are taking place in the world, it can seem as though there is very little that the average person can do. Thanks to this, the only way anything will really change is if the people in power do something about what is going on. Someone can then want ...
Views: 105 - Critical Thinking: Can Humanity Change The World By Voting For Someone Else? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperAt this point in time, there are numerous people in America, and in other countries around the world, who are looking forward to their being a new president. For some of these people, the icing on the cake is that, for the first time, the vice president will be a woman. According to certain ...
Views: 520 - Critical Thinking: Can Repression Allow A Society To Appear More Evolved Than It Is? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIn many society’s around the world that are seen as being ‘civilised’, there are things that take place that make some people question this view. This includes how animals are often treated, how people in power often behave and how people often treat each other. In addition to this, the kind ...
Views: 355 - Critical Thinking: Can Someone Be Overly Fearful Of The Coronavirus If They Were Abused As A Child? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough there are some people who have done their best to carry on as normal since the arrival of the contagion, there are others who have been unable to do so. For someone in the second position, it might not matter if the restrictions have been eased where they live. They may have ...
Views: 321 - Critical Thinking: Can Someone Rebel By Raising Their Consciousness? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone wanted to change their society or even the world, there are a number of things that they could end up doing. For example, they could take part in a protest, sign a petition and/or vote for a certain politician/party. Alternatively, if they were happy to break the law, they could ...
Views: 295 - Critical Thinking: Can Someone Who Is Against Hate Become Hateful? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperFor quite some time now, a lot has been said in the mainstream media about ‘hate’ and what needs to be done about it. There have also been a number of different things that have taken place to try to deal with it. Along with what is said by this source and the government, there is what ...
Views: 528 - Critical Thinking: Do Our Fears Always Reflect Reality? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to walk down a dark alley way and heard people running towards them, it could be said that it would be normal for them to experience fear. For one thing, they won’t know why these people are running towards them, with this being the reason why their body is getting them ready to ...
Views: 1448 - Critical Thinking: Do Some Conspiracy Theorists Carry A Lot Of Darkness? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperIf on one side, there are those who believe just about everything the media says, on the other, there are those who believe very little of what this source says. As a result of this, when it comes to how the former see the world, it is going to be very different to how the latter see the ...
Views: 286 - Critical Thinking: Do “Conspiracy Theorists” Need To Understand That They Are Not Just Observers Of Reality? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperAfter coming to the conclusion that the mainstream media, along with other sources, is not there to actually inform, someone can end up looking towards alternative sources for information. Fortunately, there is far more information available than there was in the past and so it is far easier for ...
Views: 354 - Critical Thinking: Do “Conspiracy Theorists” Need To Understand The Law Of Resonance? - by Submitted on May 07, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone spends a lot of time looking into what appears to be happening behind the scenes, so to speak, they are not going to happy to go along with the narrative that the mainstream media sells. They are likely to be a deeply curious person who has the need to know what is actually going ...
Views: 398 - Critical Thinking: Does A Large Part Of Humanity See The Government As A Parental Figure? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperThere will be the needs that a child has and then there will be the needs that an adult has. Now, some of these will be the same whilst there will be others that are different. With this in mind, once someone is no longer a child, they are going to have a very different set of needs. However, ...
Views: 461 - Critical Thinking: Does Humanity Need A Saviour? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperDuring certain points in history, some people have looked for someone to save them from a challenging situation. Along with this, there have been individuals who have had the same need. Fast forward to the present day and it is clear that not a lot has changed in this regard. There are still ...
Views: 516 - Critical Thinking: Does Humanity Need To Acknowledge Their Own Darkness? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperThis point in time can be seen as being no different to any other point in human history, inasmuch as there are ‘bad’ people in the world. So, although a lot has changed as time has passed, there is a lot that hasn’t. Thanks to the mainstream media and other sources, it is a lot easier to ...
Views: 546 - Critical Thinking: Does Humanity Need To Become More Introverted To Change The World? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperIn many societies around the world, especially in the west, the focus is generally on what is taking place externally. Consequently, what is going on “out there” is the focus and what is going on internally is largely overlooked. When it comes to making changes at both an individual and ...
Views: 484 - Critical Thinking: Does Humanity Need To Change Their Inner World In Order To Change Their Outer World? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to think about changing the world, what could come to mind are all the things that they could do. This could be seen as the only way for them to have an impact on what is taking place out there. Sitting around and waiting for things to change could be seen as the only other ...
Views: 318 - Critical Thinking: Does Humanity Need To Explore The Collective Unconscious? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIn recent years, a lot has been said about space exploration and how important it is for the survival of humanity. There are those who believe that although human beings didn’t evolve to live in space, it can provide them with somewhere else to live if the earth is no longer inhabitable. In ...
Views: 535 - Critical Thinking: Does Humanity Need To Heal Their Own Self-Hate In Order For The World To Be More Loving? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIn recent years, a lot has been said about how much hate there is in the world. One thing that is seen as having played a part in the rise of hate is social media, with these platforms often being viewed as breeding grounds for hate. So, as part of an ongoing crackdown on hate, videos and ...
Views: 592 - Critical Thinking: Does Politics Allow Some People To Avoid Themselves? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it can seem as though everyone and their dog is into politics, and this is vastly different from how it was in the past. This is something that interests a large part of the younger generation in particular. It could be said that as a result of more people going to university and ...
Views: 544 - Critical Thinking: Does Repression Allow Human Beings To Lose Touch With Their Own ‘Darkness?’ - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone has watched many films over the years and even if they rarely watch films, they are likely to be familiar with the good vs. bad scenario. There will then be one person or a group of people that are good, against one person or a group of people that are ‘bad’. However, without even ...
Views: 264 - Critical Thinking: Does Society Want Empowered Victims? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperAfter something ‘bad’ has happened, it can be normal for the mainstream media to assess what has happened through the victim/perpetrator lens. One person or a number of people will be victims, whilst another person or a number of people will be perpetrators. It might not end there, though, ...
Views: 390 - Critical Thinking: Does The Ego-Mind Make It Hard For Humanity To Change The World? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperAs a result of what is going on around them and what they have been exposed to via the mainstream media and even social media, someone might not be happy with what is taking place. So, if they are not already doing things to change what is going on ‘out there’, they can look into what they can ...
Views: 452 - Critical Thinking: Does The Illusion of Separation Make It Harder For Humanity To Change The World? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperOne of the ways that a lot of people find out about what is taking place where they live and the world as a whole is via the mainstream media. So, by watching a screen and/or reading a paper, someone will be informed. Along with this, there will be those that primarily look towards the ...
Views: 516 - Critical Thinking: Does The Western World Have Borderline Personality Disorder? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to spend a certain amount of time in the company of people who have a borderline personality disorder, they are likely to end up with a fairly good understanding of what this disorder is all about. But, while this is likely to be a time in their life that is extremely informative, it ...
Views: 650 - Critical Thinking: Has A Large Part Of Humanity Outsourced Their Emotional Experience To The Media? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to the modern-day world, there are numerous sources that are trying to gain people’s attention. And, thanks to the invention of the Smartphone, it is perhaps easier than ever before for them to do this. As a result, it is no longer necessary to have someone sit down to watch ...
Views: 380 - Critical Thinking: Has Childhood Trauma Played A Part In The Riots That Are Taking Place? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperFor a number of weeks now, a lot of coverage has been given to what is taking place in America. This is somewhere where some people have been protesting, whilst others have been destroying property. But, although both of these things have been taking place, it doesn’t mean that every media ...
Views: 563 - Critical Thinking: Has Humanity Been Deceived Into Believing That They Are Just Observers Of Reality? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperMost likely, someone will live in a society that is built on the view that they, along with their fellow citizens, are passive observers of what takes place externally. What is going on inside them, then, won’t influence what is going on outside them. Thus, unlike the few that have power, ...
Views: 196 - Critical Thinking: Has Humanity Been Traumatised Into Looking Outside Of Themselves For Safety? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperNaturally, if someone is not connected to their true-self, they won’t be able to express who they are. Nonetheless, if they don’t feel safe enough to express who they are, it won’t matter if they are connected to their true-self. Considering this, it shows how imperative it is for someone to ...
Views: 457 - Critical Thinking: Has Humanity Been Traumatised Into Outsourcing Their Own Health? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIn the western world, a large part of the population looks towards health professionals to take care of their health. This is something that has taken place for many, many generations and is likely to continue for many generations to come. When someone has this approach, there is a chance ...
Views: 446 - Critical Thinking: Has Humanity Collectively Manifested What Is Currently Taking Place In The World? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperRight now, it is clear to see that there is a lot going on in the world, and it doesn’t seem as though what is going on will come to an end any time soon. In fact, there is a chance that things will get a lot worse before they get better. For one thing, there is a virus that has completely ...
Views: 481 - Critical Thinking: Has The American Election Result Unlocked Some Peoples Unresolved Trauma? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperNow that it is clear who the next president of America will be, some people are pleased with what has happened and some are not. This can be seen as a natural outcome as only one candidate can win and not everyone will have voted for the same candidate. When it comes to the people who are ...
Views: 132 - Critical Thinking: Has Trauma Had An Effect On How The Physical Body Is Viewed In Today’s World? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough a lot has changed over the years, it is not uncommon for the physical body to be seen as nothing more than a lump of meat. It is then an area that is not affected by what is taking place in someone’s internal world (their thoughts, emotions, feelings or beliefs) or what is taking place ...
Views: 616 - Critical Thinking: Is A Lack Of Individuation One Of The Biggest Problems In Today's World? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperOver the years, a lot has been said about the number of people who are suffering from mental and emotional problems. This is something that the mainstream media regularly cover. After the inner part of people’s beings was largely overlooked by mainstream society for so long, this can be seen ...
Views: 535 - Critical Thinking: Is A Large Part Of Humanity Estranged From Themselves? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIn most, if not all, societies around the world, it is normal for a large part of the citizenry to look towards others for answers and to guide them. In a lot of cases, these people don’t just look towards anyone, though; they look towards the experts and the authorities. Nonetheless, this ...
Views: 499 - Critical Thinking: Is A Large Part Of Humanity Stuck In The Drama Triangle? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperThe mainstream media routinely gives exposure to stories where one person, or a group of people, is the victim and another person, or a group of people, is the perpetrator. One person will then have been randomly harmed in some way by another person. The former will have been powerless to do ...
Views: 590 - Critical Thinking: Is A Large Part Of Humanity’s Mental Health Being Destroyed By The Media? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperFor a lot of people, paying attention to the mainstream media is a normal part of life. Throughout their day, they will look towards this source of information to tell them about what is taking place in the world. Providing they have a Smartphone, someone like this can do this no matter where ...
Views: 308 - Critical Thinking: Is Everything “Fake News”? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperA number of years ago, the mainstream media spent a lot of time talking about “fake news”. This was seen as something that was “undermining democracy” and had led to a “post-truth world.” As time passed, different social media platforms cracked down on the “fake news” and fact-checking sites ...
Views: 634 - Critical Thinking: Is Focusing On The Darkness ‘Out There’ Distracting Humanity From Their Own Inner Darkness? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperIrrespective of whether someone pays attention to the mainstream media or the alternative media, they are going to be aware of things that are taking place in the world that are bad. Perhaps the main difference, if they pay attention to the latter, is that they can be aware of things that are ...
Views: 252 - Critical Thinking: Is Focusing On ‘The Elites’ Distracting Humanity From The Inner Work That Needs To Be Done? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that, at this point in time, there are more people than ever before who are looking into what is taking place behind the scenes, so to speak. Thanks to the amount of information that is available, this is not something that takes much effort. There are numerous websites, ...
Views: 571 - Critical Thinking: Is Humanity Being Victimised By The Collective Unconscious? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, and perhaps the world has been this way for most of human history, it is often believed that everything is separate. In other words, a lot of people only operate out of their five senses. Therefore, even if something ‘bad’ happens that affects a lot of people, it won’t be as ...
Views: 608 - Critical Thinking: Is Humanity Being Victimised By Their Own Repressed Darkness? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, the general view is that the citizenry is being victimised by those at the top. For some, this relates to the government and for others, this relates to those that live in the shadows. If, then, it wasn’t for what these people have done and are doing, the world would be a ...
Views: 253 - Critical Thinking: Is Humanity Being Victimised By Their Shadow? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperIf the average person was asked to share their opinion in regards to why the world is the way that it is, they might say that it’s because of the people that are in power. Therefore, if these people were dealt with in one way or another, the world would be different. This can be someone who ...
Views: 210 - Critical Thinking: Is Humanity In A Battle Between Good And Evil? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperAs a result of what is currently taking place in America and around the world, a number of people believe that now is a time when it is good vs. evil or light against darkness. Some of these people are religious and some are spiritual, but they will more or less have the same ...
Views: 552 - Critical Thinking: Is Humanity Projecting Their Darkness Onto The World? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperOne way of looking at the world would be to say that there are ‘good’ people and then there are ‘bad’ people. The former generally do good things and want to make the world a better place, while the latter generally do bad things and want to make the world worse (or better in their ...
Views: 540 - Critical Thinking: Is Humanity Too Traumatised To Care About The Environment? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIn recent years, there has been an intense focus on the environment and the damage that is being done to it. This is an area that the mainstream media, Hollywood and even the British royal family routinely covers. Considering the magnitude of what is going on, it is a good thing that each of ...
Views: 488 - Critical Thinking: Is It Easier For 'Intelligent' People To Avoid Their Own Inner Wounds? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIn addition to having a physical body, human beings also have a number of other bodies. There is what could be classed as an emotional body, mental body and at least one other body that can’t be perceived by the five senses. Now, although each person on this planet has a number of different ...
Views: 581 - Critical Thinking: Is It Easier Than Ever Before For The Mainstream Media To Deceive Humanity? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was able to go back in time a few hundred years, the only way that they would be able to find out about what is going on in the world is by reading a newspaper and speaking to others. Now, if they were to go forward in time, they would soon have a radio to inform them and then a bit ...
Views: 618 - Critical Thinking: Is It Time For Humanity To Become Aware Of The Law Of Correspondence? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is not uncommon for someone to believe that what is going on ‘out there’ is the problem. Consequently, what is going on ‘out there’ will need to change in order for the world to change, and, if it doesn’t, this won’t happen. It could be said that it will be perfectly ...
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