“All living beings have an innate need to preserve “self” first. It’s in our DNA,” writes Mary Rose, but where does this come from and what implications does it have on our “self” and on the world we live in?
Empathy By Osmosis
“We often shy away from our feelings, are even encouraged to suppress or ignore them, hoping in vain that this will make them go away,” writes Mary Rose. “But like a child in the midst of a tantrum, ignored emotions often become louder.”
What Causes a Person to Be Intentionally Cruel?
What causes a person to be intentionally cruel? Is it carelessness? A genetic predisposition involving a lack of empathy? A lack of proper nurturing? A culturally indoctrinated tendency? Mary Rose searches for answers.
Beyond Measure: To My Family
Mary Rose writes an inspiring post to her family — an ode to life, half-empty, half-full and beyond measure.
Take a Hike, Not a Pill, Part III: Addicted
In Part II of “Take a Hike, Not a Pill”, Mary Rose looked at the ways humans default to our reptilian brain. In Part III, she explores how we use technology to stimulate the same endorphin and adrenaline rush we used to attain naturally. It’s an awful lot like…addiction.
Take a Hike, Not a Pill, Part II: Releasing the Reptile
In Part I of Take a Hike, Not a Pill, Mary Rose began exploring the root causes of depression. In Part II, she looks at how the reptilian part of the human brain is at odds with the way we think life should be.
Take a Hike, Not a Pill, Part I: Depression and Imbalance
In Part I of Take a Hike, Not a Pill, Mary Rose explores how our over-stimulating, unbalanced society may be a major cause of depression. But are most of us are too caught up in the chaos to pay attention?
Gossipers: The Soul Strippers
While some people think gossip is harmless, Mary Rose explores the power of this “Soul Stripper” to erode reputations, corrupt relationships and destroy lives.
Parenting and the Psychology of Consequences
Teaching consequences, says Mary Rose, is not only one of the prime lessons of good parenting, it’s important for the development of the human species.
A Greater Hunger: When Government Takes from the Poor
Maybe it’s just me, but I think taking away a person’s only means of survival in order to incite them to ‘try harder,’ is like screaming at a child with a broken leg to stop feeling pain. Mahatma Gandhi said poverty is the worst form of violence.
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