psychology
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The Path To Emancipation
The plantation owner did not care if the slaves agreed with, or even believed what they were told, so long as they stayed in their place and did their work. A slave could have earnestly believed and agreed with everything… Continue reading
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A Difficult Woman
A difficult woman had three children. A helpful one stayed around, while the other two got on with their lives and tried to keep their distance. They tried to keep their distance because she was a difficult woman. What made… Continue reading
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Aging Gracefully
Aging gracefully is accepting the inherent misery of getting older with aplomb, so as to not make it worse for ourselves or the people around us. As we age, the outward expression of ourselves must change; must evolve. Sometimes we… Continue reading
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Political Maneuver #1a
Politics is the art and science of gaining influence. (Very different from Management, which is the art and science of getting things done properly and efficiently.) If there is a problem, a politician will use their influence to solve the… Continue reading
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The Greatest Luxury
Sitting on the sofa with the TV on. The stress of the day draining onto the floor. I glance up to see an image on the screen that holds my attention. A man, about my age, face distorted from horror… Continue reading
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Fractal Decay
How many people must suffer so one person can pretend they are not losing their faculties? How many workers must suffer so one corporation can pretend that it is profitable? How many nations must suffer so one nation can pretend… Continue reading
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