Our need to belong to a group or “tribe” is natural and instinctual. Everyone needs a tribe in their life to find real happiness, meaning, and purpose….
Building an “iron man” argument (rather than a “straw man”) for beliefs and viewpoints we don’t necessarily agree with helps to sharpen our critical thinking and build a more well-rounded and intelligent perspective….
Your perspective is everything. “Cognitive restructuring” is a tool used by psychologists, therapists, and coaches to identify beliefs that are maladaptive and destructive to our lives, and then reframe them to new beliefs that are more constructive and healthy….
The “great social lie” is a persistent myth about who we are and our relationship to the world. Philosopher Alan Watts shows how to overcome this delusion and see the truth behind our existence….
The world is far from perfect – sometimes the best we can do when we see culture and society falling apart is to “ride the tiger” and follow our own inner law….