Two Pains

Pick your suffering. – TheRhymeRula

Though they may seem innocuous, micro-stresses can amount to a lot of strain The next volume of your life titled, Vitality The mounting pressure builds, with no way to stop Til it bursts forth like a torrent, our souls on the drop It creeps in slowly, yet quickly takes hold Sending us to dark places […]

Empty the envy : Everyone is having fun but you.

Envy leaps in, a vengeful pest Its cruel quest can’t be denied But when we look at what it brings We know that resentment never wins Homie where’s the growth? Ripe dreams expire But you stay stubborn and hardwired Finding it too comfortable to let go Time for a new course of action Let your […]

You can never hide from SELF : T.F.S. (Truth, False, Shadow)

Disclaimer : This blog post is based on an article I read about the “Truth, False and the Shadow side of ourselves, and how understanding “self” is imperative when we have to make choices that will shape our future. Everything expressed in this blog post are my opinions and what I’ve learned from the article […]

Counter Hit (A post about Counterfactual Thinking)

This past week while watching a mental health stream, I learned about the psychological concept of counterfactual thinking or in layman’s terms a mindset which causes a person to start thinking “what if”. In other words, by definition it means, a counterfactual thought occurs when a person modifies a factual prior event and then assesses […]

“Five on the mind” : Real Free – Flowing Words Podcast

https://anchor.fm/therhymerula/episodes/Five-On-The-Mind–A-conversation-on-the-Big-Five-Personality-Traits-e1476mf Hey readers, this a recent episode I did with a friend on the Big Five Personality Traits. Take a listen and if you gained some insight from this, then give it a like, rating, and subscribe wherever you listen your podcasts on. As always peace and keep it real. Click on the link to […]

You know what? You’re right. The Nature of Great Persuasion

Before you tell someone they’re wrong, first tell them they’re right. This is easier said than done when you’re in a conversation about a topic that becomes contentious but I believe it can be done with much practice and patience. In this post I will be presenting a philosopher’s 350 year old trick to get […]

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