Aragorn’s Family Tree: Why Aragorn Is No “Mere Ranger”

Aragorn’s Family Tree: Why Aragorn Is No “Mere Ranger”

Who is Aragorn from The Lord of the Rings, really? What makes a mere ranger from the wilderness an heir to the throne of both Gondor and Arnor? Is Aragorn part elf?  If you only watched the films, you probably know that Aragorn is a son of Arathorn, and a descendant of Isildur, making him an heir to the throne of Gondor. But that’s about it. To be fair, explaining Aragorn’s family tree would probably be too much for a film, especially for an “uninitiated audience.”  We’ve done some research into Aragorn’s family tree to understand what makes a mere

Conscious Parenting: The Right Way to Discipline Kids

Conscious Parenting: The Right Way to Discipline Kids

Do you often lose patience with your child? How can you get your child to behave without resorting to harsh discipline methods, such as spanking and time-outs?  If you’re a typical parent, you want your children to succeed and live happily and harmoniously with others. However, many parents act contrary to these goals because they fall into autopilot mode—making decisions in the heat of the moment in an effort to make the child behave.  Here’s how practicing conscious parenting can help you get your child to behave without resorting to harsh disciplining techniques. 

The Ultimate Guide to Letting Go of Toxic People

The Ultimate Guide to Letting Go of Toxic People

What are the tell-tale signs of a toxic person? What should you do if you’ve become involved with someone who exhibits toxic behaviors? You’re going to encounter toxic people in your life. With some of them, you’ll even form close and intimate relationships. Sooner or later, however, their toxic traits will come up to the surface and may even negatively impact your life.  Keep reading to learn about the importance of letting go of toxic people and how to recognize toxic qualities. 

What Is Critical Thinking in Psychology? 

What Is Critical Thinking in Psychology? 

What is critical thinking in psychology? What are some things you can do to improve your critical thinking skills? In psychology, critical thinking is an active process of thinking that involves understanding and applying the various levels of cognition to enhance one’s understanding. Specifically, critical thinking involves evaluating information for weaknesses, drawbacks, and inconsistencies.  Below, we’ll explore what critical thinking is, what happens when it’s lacking, and why modern culture discourages it. Then, we’ll provide a few suggestions for developing your critical thinking skills. 

Ryan Holiday: How to Live a Virtuous Life

Ryan Holiday: How to Live a Virtuous Life

What does it mean to “live virtuously”? How is virtue cultivated?  Living a virtuous life means abiding by your personal moral code. If you don’t have any moral principles, you’ll feel lost, empty, and directionless. However, when you live virtuously, you’ll feel good about yourself and your life. With this in mind, here’s how you can cultivate your personal moral code to inform virtuous living. 

How to Increase Mental Energy and Focus

How to Visualize the Life You Want to Have in 3 Steps

Do you always feel mentally tired? What are some things you can do to increase your mental energy so you can focus for longer and think more effectively? The best way to increase your mental energy is to eliminate the amount of information you consume. This will give you more mental bandwidth to devote to mentally taxing pursuits. With this in mind, here are some tips on how to increase mental energy and focus.

Richard Schwartz: Working With IFS Protectors

Richard Schwartz: Working With IFS Protectors

Who are “protectors” in IFS? What role do protectors play in our psyche? “Protectors” are the parts of ourselves that guard our “exiles”—the youngest and the most vulnerable parts of ourselves—from unpleasant thoughts, feelings, and memories. In other words, protectors are the defense mechanisms we use to avoid getting hurt. Keep reading to learn about the concept of IFS protectors and how to work with them in therapy.

Soul Work: How to Cleanse Your Soul From Toxicity

Soul Work: How to Cleanse Your Soul From Toxicity

What is meant by “soul work”? What are some things you can do to improve your soul’s health? According to Ryan Holiday, doing soul work is the key to happiness and contentment. To begin to heal your soul, you must confront and heal your spiritual wounds, cultivate virtue, and connect to something beyond yourself.  Here’s how to do soul work, according to Ryan Holiday. 

How to Heal Your Soul From Toxic Emotions

How to Heal Your Soul From Toxic Emotions

How do you heal a troubled soul? What are the signs that your soul is hurting?  To grow spiritually, you should first address the negativity you hold in your soul. According to Ryan Holiday, the author of Stillness Is the Key, to heal your soul, you must work on resolving your childhood trauma and releasing toxic emotions such as anger, desire, and dissatisfaction.  Here’s how to reclaim your soul from toxicity and agitation.