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What happened to Shelly Knotek’s friend Ron Woodworth? What injuries led to his death? As a friend of Shelly Knotek, Ron Woodworth came to live with her and her family in 2001. But, problems arose when he started to fall into the same cycle of abuse as Shelly’s former victims did. Keep reading to learn how Ron became a victim of Shelly’s abuse.
Does your mind often wander into another world? How can you stop daydreaming so much? Daydreaming can be a fun way to escape reality, but it’s not practical when you have important things to attend to. It hurts you especially when you’re meditating because that’s when your focus should be at its strongest. Keep reading for advice from The Mind Illuminated on how to stop daydreaming so much, whether you’re meditating or doing any activity that requires focus.
What are the principles of Bayes’ Theorem? How can they help you calculate the probability of an event? Bayes’ Theorem suggests that you make better predictions when you consider the prior likelihood of an event and update your predictions in response to the latest evidence. Nate Silver discusses how the theorem encourages you to think while making predictions. Let’s look at the two Bayesian principles that can help you think better.
What’s the concept of universal compassion? Why should you strive to be compassionate for everyone around you? Universal compassion is an idea in Buddhism that asks you to have compassion for all living beings in the world. David Richo’s book How to Be an Adult in Relationships explains why everyone should live up to this standard and how to practice it, even if you’re not a Buddhist. Read below for a breakdown of universal compassion and how to accomplish it to improve your life.
What’s your general attitude toward aging? Are you scared of getting older? Do you assume your body will fall apart? Many people are afraid of the side effects of getting older, such as developing health issues. But the more you think about it, the more likely these things will happen. Continue reading to learn how your attitude toward aging affects your health in the future.
When was Shelly Knotek arrested? Is Shelly Knotek still in prison? If You Tell by Gregg Olsen ends his book about murderer Shelly Knotek by depicting her last years abusing people, the lead-up to her arrest, and where she is now. Many will be surprised to learn that Shelly was released from prison in 2022. Keep reading if you want to know about Shelly Knotek’s arrest and what’s happened since.
What happens when you gain spiritual wisdom? How do you reach enlightenment? According to The Mind Illuminated, the foundation for achieving enlightenment is strong mindfulness. Once you’ve mastered mindfulness, it prompts five realizations that trigger an enlightened state of mind. Find out how to reach enlightenment and become your superior self.
Is society’s reliance on technology really all that great? How do data and technology fail to make accurate predictions? It’s assumed that, with technological advancements, machines can help us do anything. This includes predicting the future. But, in actuality, they’re more wrong than ever. Continue reading to learn how our reliance on technology prevents us from making correct predictions.
Have you been feeling unlike yourself? How can you improve your well-being? According to The Expectation Effect by David Robson, expectation effects influence your mental and emotional health. It can get so bad that sleep, self-control, and the way you respond to stress are negatively affected. Learn how to improve your well-being and change your lifestyle for the better.
Do you sometimes wish you were back in the honeymoon phase? How do you deal with change in a relationship? David Richo argues that all successful relationships happen in three phases—the honeymoon phase, the discordant phase, and the devotion phase. Mindful loving enables you to transition between these phases in a way that makes your relationship stronger. Learn how to deal with change in a relationship so that it doesn’t sour over time.