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The value of psychotherapy

The value of psychotherapy

[3:12] Having some psychotherapy is just about the most significant and interesting thing you could do to improve your …

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The Sexual Fantasies of Others

The Sexual Fantasies of Others

[5:37] Despite talk of liberation, our sexual lives remain the focus of immense amounts of shame. One way to deal with th…

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EASTERN PHILOSOPHY: Wu Wei

EASTERN PHILOSOPHY: Wu Wei

[5:23] Wu Wei is a key concept within Daoism – and refers to a serene acceptance of events. It’s a wisdom we’re very …

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Why And How To Say Sorry

Why And How To Say Sorry

[1:27] Apologising doesn’t generally come easily – but it always tends to pay off beautifully. [Source: The Schoo…

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Reasons to Remain Single

Reasons to Remain Single

[3:57] The pressure to be in a relationship, and the suggestion that anyone who isn’t in one is weird and pitiable, has …

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Procrastination

Procrastination

[2:51] It isn’t really to do with laziness. It’s to do with fear. [Source: The School of Life YouTube lin…

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HISTORY OF IDEAS - Religion

HISTORY OF IDEAS – Religion

[10:59] Religion was an ingenious solution to many of mankind’s earliest fears and needs. Religion is now impla…

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