Influence / Peace

Why Magicians Who Admit to Magic Not Being Real, Are More Interesting

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Some magicians are willing to reveal the secrets behind their tricks, while others guard them jealously. But what makes a magician who admits to magic not being real more interesting than one who doesn’t? In this article, you will discover how these magicians challenge the expectations of their audiences and themselves, and how they deal with the consequences of separating them from what they care most about: the illusion of magic. You will also learn how their approach to magic reflects their attitude towards life, and why they don’t like those who distract us from what really matters. By the end of this article, you will have a new perspective on the art of magic and the people who practice it.

Why You Should Give People Time to Admit Their Wrongs

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In a world where perfection is often praised, it’s easy to forget that it’s okay to make mistakes. Acknowledging and learning from our mistakes is a crucial part of personal growth, but it can be challenging to own up to our errors.

However, this article emphasizes the importance of giving people time to acknowledge their mistakes. It argues that apologies mean more when they’ve been pondered, and understanding is not developed overnight. By taking the time to reflect and understand our mistakes, we can move forward and take the next steps towards personal and professional growth. The article also delves into unexpected advantages of owning up to seemingly unforgivable mistakes.

Why Your Kind Help Is Bound to Get Rejected

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This article explores the nuances of helping others and the challenges that arise when one’s good intentions are met with rejection. Despite trying to help others, many people feel ashamed or embarrassed to admit that they need assistance, leading to a perceived power dynamic in which the helper is viewed as seeking something in return. Drawing on real-world examples, this article offers insights into the complex dynamics of giving and receiving help, and provides practical strategies for overcoming these challenges. Whether you are a helper seeking to make a difference or someone in need of assistance, this article will help you navigate the often-treacherous waters of helping others.

Why There’s Benefit to Framing the Immediate As the Past

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This article aims to express the importance of viewing today’s happenings with the perspective that time away from them provides. In hopefully helping you attain an even perspective on today’s hardships, this information may also help you manage others in stressful times.  A difficult, lengthy wooded trail becomes less intimidating once you’ve hiked it through.  … Read more

How to Introduce Nuance to Popular Ideologies / Trends You Disagree With

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This article offers a comprehensive guide on how to challenge opinions and introduce nuance to popular ideas that one may disagree with. By studying the landscape and identifying the silent majority, readers will learn how to develop a more iterative approach to bolster their thinking.

The article emphasizes the importance of utilizing those who are part of the silent majority wisely and how granularity can be a powerful tool to achieve nuanced thinking. Finally, readers will discover how aligning themselves with groups or labels can help them find common ground with others and get everyone on the same page.

Why Victims of Oppression Grow More Loving

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This article is a warning to oppressors of any kind; victims of your oppression are sensitive to empathy, and will (strongly) bond over it.  The tale of giving when one’s got nothing left to give is universally poignant. It preaches hope to the hopeless by containing an important lesson about love. The lesson contained defines … Read more