Soul

  • Self-image and the danger of social comparisons

    Self-image and the danger of social comparisons

    Our self-image is the mental representation one has of their abilities, behaviors, appearance, personality, and values and one important way of constructing it is by using social comparisons. We look at others, and we compare ourselves with them! We do so to have an external standard against which to judge our abilities and opinions.…

  • Loneliness

    Loneliness

    One of the big bogeymen of our human existence is feeling lonely or alone. When we are born, we need our caregivers to provide, protect, and nourish us. Without them, we don’t stand a chance of surviving and thriving in the world. We need food, love, shelter, soothing, and connection. They teach us how…