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“I am constantly reflecting back on how I’ve done things and how those things have turned out. I like to think about the cause and effect of my decisions and the way that I have lived. Therefore, I am constantly assessing and evolving. It has been important to look back and say, “This caused that, so don’t do that again.” Or, “This is helping move you forward in a nice trajectory; keep that up.”
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“The term 'psyche', in fact, comes from the Greek word for soul. From the perspective of Islam, humans are dualistic, possessing both a body and a soul. The body is only a vehicle for the soul. The condition of our soul, and the spiritual level that we attain, affects our thoughts, feelings and behaviour.”
― Psychology from the Islamic Perspective
― Psychology from the Islamic Perspective
“Given that the pre-frontal cortex is a key to our success as a species, consuming any amount of alcohol or other intoxicant seems really stupid.”
― Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization
― Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization
“Why do people assume I know more than I do? I’m an idiot about most things.”
― The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks
― The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks
“I have an obligation to help eliminate the stigma attached to mental illness. When I’m feeling despondent and someone asks in a sincere way how I am, I have a duty to tell the truth. It’s no different from saying I have a bad cold. By speaking candidly, I give others permission to acknowledge their own mental illness, talk about it, and seek help. I must break the silence instead of treating my depression like a shameful character flaw.”
― Transcending Depression: Quest Without a Compass
― Transcending Depression: Quest Without a Compass
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