Darya Sinusoid

Darya’s love for reading started with fantasy novels (The LOTR trilogy is still her all-time-favorite). Growing up, however, she found herself transitioning to non-fiction, psychological, and self-help books. She has a degree in Psychology and a deep passion for the subject. She likes reading research-informed books that distill the workings of the human brain/mind/consciousness and thinking of ways to apply the insights to her own life. Some of her favorites include Thinking, Fast and Slow, How We Decide, and The Wisdom of the Enneagram.

How to Save for a House in 4 Easy Steps

Do you dream of buying a home? How much money do you need to save for a house down payment in your legislation? Buying a home is one of the best investments you can make, despite fluctuations in pricing and shifts in the economy. It’s like a long-term savings plan—not only do you need to save for a house down payment, but any increase in value won’t be taxable until you decide to sell. Here is how to create a feasible plan to save for a 20% house down payment.

Systemic Racism in Education: It’s Real and Pervasive

How does systemic racism manifest in the education system? And what can we do to fight it? Systemic racism in the education system is pervasive. It manifests at every level from preschool through primary to secondary school and beyond. To end this cycle for the next generation of children of color, we have to encourage schools to address the opportunity gap between white students and students of color. This article looks at how systemic racism manifests in the education system and how it affects students’ performance and learning experiences in preschool, elementary, and secondary school.

What Are the Negative Effects of Economic Growth?

Are there any negative effects of economic growth? Do you think the positives of economic growth outweigh the negatives? Economic growth is heralded as the solution to most problems, from national crises to personal issues, but it’s not without its perils. There are two negative effects of economic growth: resource depletion and ecological collapse. Keep reading to understand the negative effects of economic growth.

The Untethered Soul Quotes: The Top 3 Passages

Are you looking for The Untethered Soul quotes by Michael A. Singer? What do these quotes teach about spiritual awakening? In The Untethered Soul, Michael A. Singer teaches you how to use your direct self-knowledge as an intuitive tool for spiritual awakening. The following quotes highlight some of the key themes discussed in the book such as your inner monologue, your spiritual energy, and your psychic pain. Keep reading for the top three quotes from The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer.

The Internet-of-All-Things: Humanity’s New God?

What is the Internet-of-All-Things? What impact do you think will the emergence of the Internet-of-All-Things have on human experience? The Internet-of-All-Things is a futuristic concept that describes an all-encompassing internet network that connects everything from electronic devices to physical objects. According to Yuval Noah Harari, in the world of the Internet-of-All-Things, human experiences will only hold value if they contribute to the system. Keep reading to learn about the concept of the Internet-of-All-Things.

The Barefoot Investor Buckets for Managing Money

What are the three The Barefoot Investor buckets? What is the purpose of each bucket? In his book The Barefoot Investor, Scott Pape recommends distributing your take-home income over three buckets: blow, grow, and backstop. The blow bucket consists of money for day-to-day expenses, the grow bucket houses your long-term investment money, and the backstop bucket fund is reserved for emergencies. Here is an overview of each of The Barefoot Investor buckets.

What Is the School-to-Prison Pipeline?

What is the School-to-Prison Pipeline? When was the term coined and what does it mean? The term school-to-prison pipeline has been coined relatively recently (in the early twenty-first century), although the phenomenon itself has been going on for decades. But what exactly is the school-to-prison pipeline? Simply put, it’s the process whereby students from disadvantaged backgrounds are pushed out of schools and onto the pathway to prison. Keep reading for the answer to the question: what is the school-to-prison pipeline?

To Let Go Of Pain, Weed Out Its Source

In what areas of your life do you feel especially sensitive and liable to feel pain? How have you inadvertently arranged your life around the desire to avoid it? And most importantly, what can you do to let go of this pain? Many people feel fragmented and deeply unhappy because they’ve built their whole lives on pain avoidance. From childhood, they’ve unconsciously built their thoughts, actions, and beliefs around avoiding their inner pain. Spiritual growth requires you to let go of pain, but for that, you must first embrace it, and only then, work on weeding out its source. In

How Religion and Science Benefit One Another

Is there any common thread between religion and science? What role does religion play in science? And how does science help to keep the institution of religion in check? While many view religion and science as enemies of one another, they influence each other in two profound ways. Specifically, science draws its ethical considerations from religion, while religion is kept in check by scrutiny of science. Here is how religion and science are interrelated.

Transcending Into Divinity: Can Humans Become Gods?

Can humans ever become gods? And if so, what will human divinity look like? Gods and humans are seen as two fundamentally different life forms, but what if humans can one day become gods? Theoretically speaking, humans can indeed become god-like, but not in the biblical sense of the word. God-like humanity is closer to the Greek or Hindu devas—flawed but powerful beings who have emotions and limitations. Keep reading for the answer to the question: can humans become gods?