psychology
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Performance Is Not Belonging
There is no intimacy in performance—only applause or silence. Many people would rather hear applause from others than endure the quiet of self-reflection. We live in an age where acceptance… Read more.
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They Renamed the Fire, but Still We Burned
When I first encountered George Orwell’s 1984, I was too young to fully appreciate what I was reading. I picked it up for the accelerated reader points, not the politics—some required… Read more.
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Terms of Surrender
Author’s Note This article explores the psychology of surrender—its many forms, its emotional undertones, and its misunderstood power. Because it touches on themes like dominance and submission, it’s important to… Read more.
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Trapped by Choice
Imagine you are that proverbial frog in a slowly heating pot of water. The temperature creeps up degree by degree, and by the time it dawns on you to leap… Read more.
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Where Words Go to Die
Ryan slammed his hand on the table, rattling the half-empty coffee cup. “I’m telling you, they’re the problem.” His voice was low, but his words hit like a slap. “If… Read more.
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The Masks We Choose
You meet someone for the first time. A glance, a handshake, a polite exchange of names. Before either of you utters a meaningful sentence, subtle cues and silent judgments have… Read more.
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The Forging of a Soul
Sparks dance in the flickering gloom of the forge, each one a tiny star against the all-consuming darkness. Hephaestus stands at the center of that inferno, face set in determination,… Read more.
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The Monsters We Create
The trope is everywhere—monsters lurk under the bed, intruders stalk the hallways, wronged lovers seek vengeance, and anti-heroes “just want to watch the world burn.” We know these stories. We’ve… Read more.
