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The ancient philosopher. What personality type was he, I wonder?79

What Does Ancient Philosophy Have to Say about Personality Type?

The ancient philosopher. What personality type was he, I wonder? I've always been intrigued by the idea of personality types. Most of us have heard of them before: sanguine, melancholy, phlegmatic,...

23 comments    life advice tips
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I Hit My Girlfriend

On a sunny morning in October of 2007 I lost my temper and punched my then-girlfriend in the stomach so hard that I lacerated her liver. I then refused to take her to the hospital out of disbelief that she...

2 comments    violence reflection blessing
Happy Girls IV - Marta Arnau   80

Top Ten Ways to Develop Good Self Esteem and Personal Happiness

People who are happy with themselves because they have a healthy self esteem stand out in the crowd. Others are attracted to them and wish to spend time with them. In great part, this is because people who...

46 comments    life advice how to
Candlelight, 8 1/2" x 11" Sennelier oil pastels on paper, by Robert A. Sloan.69

Is Social Anxiety A Disorder?

Candlelight, 8 1/2" x 11" Sennelier oil pastels on paper, by Robert A. Sloan.  Social Anxiety Disorder is a psychological condition that cripples people's ability to socialize at all. It is a real disorder...

12 comments    family happiness social
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a soliloquy while undressing in the dark

I turn off the light, it gasps for breath momentarily, and it's gone. It has always been like that. I leave the light on when I go out. To keep the demons at bay while I search for my own. My room has become...

99 comments    life depression thoughts
William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905) - Roman Charity 75

Charitable Giving: When Is It Wrong?

There are some who would say that charitable giving is never wrong, because it is a social responsibility which we assume simply by being born into the human race. However, is giving still right when the motivations behind it are wrong?

69 comments    introspection pay it forward
Edward Frothorn profile image65

"Every man I meet is in some way my superior." -Emerson.

When one thinks of the most desirable attributes, knowledge is often found to be at an elevated status. The intellectual are held elevated above the common, and often the value of a person is considered in...

0 comments    self improvement introspection
Apple and Glass Marbles, 5" x 7" Prismacolor colored pencils on Stonehenge paper by Robert A. Sloan73

Where to get Ideas for Novels

Apple and Glass Marbles, 5" x 7" Prismacolor colored pencils on Stonehenge paper by Robert A. Sloan Ideas come all the time to everyone. Most people learn to shut them out and keep from being distracted by...

4 comments    how to fun arts
Timothy Donnelly profile image56

The Quest for the True Paradigm

  THE QUEST FOR THE TRUE PARADIGM   The tugging of the conscience, the struggling of the soul The harrowing steps on lattice, while evading mortal’s toll Can only effect plunder, to people...

0 comments    life religion history
nayanika profile image65

Is World Poverty more important than Terrorism

Yes poverty is a more important issue than terrorism. In fact terrorism stems from extreme poverty negligence and indifference from those in power politically. Herein we have to define poverty to mean a total...

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