About to complete twenty years of filming, “The Truman Show” (1998, Peter Weir) continues to be a pedagogical reference for dealing with specific themes of philosophy and psychology. Using the media and symbols, this film clearly reflects a process as complex as the awakening of consciousness. consciousness and the world …

There are many types of non-drug therapies, but can mobile apps be part of this group? Mobile apps have become an everyday element that we use (or try to use) to improve our quality of life. As the use of these applications has this potential quality, they could also be …

Emotional vampires don’t take our blood, but our vitality, our spirits and our energy. They are lurking in almost any setting to progressively create negative contexts in which one side feels drained, isolated, and surrounded by a kind of stressful interaction that can seriously undermine their own physical and psychological …

Losing weight is a matter of concern for a multitude of people. Our society has taken on the task of deifying physical appearance and converting it into a personal value when, in reality, it is not, since we cannot demonstrate that anyone is superior or inferior to anyone for the …

When taking a selfie, do you think about what others might think or how they might interpret it? Do you wonder why take this photo? Lao Zi said “Don’t try to show off! The wise person who knows his superior essence does not give in to narcissism or exalt himself”. Do …

Children become readers on their parents’ laps. It is in this place where they learn that opening and closing books can help them travel through new, different and lively worlds. Because for children and adults, reading is the perfect game for the leisurely afternoons that accompany us throughout our lives. …

Cognitive rigidity can lead to a downright unhappy life. Not admitting other perspectives, denying changes, refusing to understand and value other points of view and to use a more open mind are habits that end up generating suffering and frustration. Psychological rigidity sets those people hostage to a staunch cognitive …

Some of the Persian proverbs date back over 1000 years. We should not be surprised if we remember that this culture was located in a region where many peoples met. Each of them brought some of their culture and wisdom, creating what was a very lucid and interesting society. Although …

It is possible to know a lot about others by what they say and tell. A good listener can learn a lot about people, their intentions and underlying messages. Active listening is essential when understanding others; hearing is a physical ability, but listening is a social skill. By actively listening, we …

Sometimes we prioritize the needs of others over our own and feel guilty when we say “no” to someone else’s request. Guilt brings thoughts like: “If I don’t do this, I’ll be a bad friend”, “I’m a selfish person”, “I think I’m a bad person for not having helped”. Learning …