The marine chronometer invented in the 18th Century made ocean navigation much more precise. The chronometer determined longitude, and it enabled sailors to avoid ramming their ships into unexpected reefs and shorelines. Emotionally, many millions of us still crash upon … [Read more...] about Finding Inner Longitude
Consciousness
Achieving Inner Freedom
We’re not as free as we think, even if we do live in a democratic country. People who have achieved substantial political freedom can still be sorely lacking in psychological freedom. We’re likely to feel like prisoners of fate when emotional conflicts limit our creativity and … [Read more...] about Achieving Inner Freedom
The Mysterious Allure of Kinky Sex
Sadomasochistic consensual sex play may be gaining some acceptance as a socially or culturally sanctioned sexual orientation. The New York Times reports in a featured story, “A Hush-Hush Topic No More,” that a significant effort is underway in the United States and Canada to … [Read more...] about The Mysterious Allure of Kinky Sex
Men’s Resistance to Women’s Empowerment
A lack of fairness and justice still handicaps women, and the causes for such discrimination run deep into the recesses of the human psyche. Humanity can only progress to the degree that women do. So we need to root out some of the primitive elements of this … [Read more...] about Men’s Resistance to Women’s Empowerment
A Hidden Reason for Suicidal Thoughts
Suicidal thoughts are quite common, and even people living good lives can experience them now and then. For many, suicidal thoughts are fleeting considerations, following which they bounce back to their everyday sense of self. Others are haunted by these thoughts on a regular … [Read more...] about A Hidden Reason for Suicidal Thoughts