1. Introduction The historical trajectory of psychotherapy witnessed a monumental paradigm shift during the mid-twentieth century with the consolidation of humanistic psychology. Often heralded as the “third force” to distinguish it from the determinism of Freudian psychoanalysis and the mechanistic … Continued
The progress of science in the last hundred years has been remarkable. The start of the 20th century saw one of the most important scientific breakthroughs, the advance of the theory of relativity (Einstein 2010; Lorentz, 2012) and the introduction … Continued
Introduction When discussing spirituality, meditation, or altered states of mind, two recurring mistakes appear. Some critics dismiss the concept of “oneness” as naïve regression. Some enthusiasts celebrate immature feelings or emotional highs as a form of wisdom. This article offers … Continued
Introduction: The Word Overly Used and Seldom Understood Few words have been worn as smoothly as authenticity. It sells products and burnishes corporate mission statements; it crowds the shelves of the self-help section, where the standing promise is that a … Continued
What makes a person happy? A simple question and so many possible answers! It can be exciting to reflect upon all the possible new insights about happiness, its ontology, biological and neurological foundations, the epistemology of its cognitive and psychological states, … Continued