Do you ever have a day when everything seems to go wrong? You wake up too late, spill your coffee, and then get stuck in traffic. It feels like the universe is conspiring against you. There may be a reason for this feeling - it's called the Clustering Illusion. The Clustering Illusion is...
What is the spotlight effect? The spotlight effect is a cognitive phenomenon in which people overestimate the extent to which other people notice and remember their behavior or appearance. Psychologists have studied this effect extensively and found that it usually occurs because we focus on ourselves rather than on...
We all know someone we would call beautiful and smart, or... say less beautiful and smart. We make these judgments all the time without realizing it. Often, however, on closer inspection, only one of the characteristics applies to beautiful or smart, less beautiful or less smart. The reason why, however, we often do not...
I have noticed a worrying trend when it comes to my ability to remember information. The Internet has become such an integral part of my life that I've become dependent on it for information. And that's probably true for you, too. There's nothing wrong with that in itself, but it can...
Have you ever heard the saying "Even a fool has at least one talent"? This proverb comes from Japan and has been part of the culture there for centuries. It is often used as an encouragement to never give up, no matter how small your abilities may be. Let's take a closer look at this proverb and explore what it means....
You probably know the famous quote, "No man gets into the same river twice," and maybe you even know the whole, "No man gets into the same river twice, for it is not the same river and he is not the same man." Heraclitus These words ran through my head when I was in Ireland over New Year's....
Daoism, Confucianism, and Zen Buddhism have influenced Eastern religion and philosophy for many centuries. They all share common core ideas, but are different schools of thought that have shaped the history of Asia in different ways. If you know our blog, you know we're very interested in all three. And for good reason: they all possess...
Have you ever heard the quote "The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled"? This ancient proverb, attributed to Plutarch, has inspired generations of thinkers for centuries. It sums up a timeless truth about human potential: within our minds lie unlimited possibilities that...
Have you ever caught yourself trying to do too many things at once and not getting anything done? If so, you're not alone. An old Japanese proverb sums up this phenomenon beautifully, "He who chases two rabbits catches none." Let's take a closer look at the origin of this proverb and what it...
Have you ever heard the Japanese proverb "The wise hawk hides its claws"? This proverb has been around for centuries, but what does it really mean? Read on to learn more about the origin of this proverb and how we can apply it to our lives today. History and Meaning of the Proverb It is believed that...
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