The Science of SelfYou probably perceive yourself as an autonomous individual — a ‘self’ you consider to exist. That’s probably also how everybody around you…Feb 9, 2024Feb 9, 2024
Socratic Coaching dialogue (real-life) about a difficult career decisionClient: I’m not uncertain about whether I should leave my job to pursue a risky business idea. How can I determine what’s the right…Dec 24, 2023Dec 24, 2023
Alan Watts Happiness Cheat SheetAfter years of studying, learning and coaching, this seems to be the easiest way to describe Alan Watts’ formula for happiness —…Oct 24, 2023Oct 24, 2023
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Method acting the Real YouIn a previous article, I introduced the concept of method acting, where the actor assumes to be the character. He takes on not only the…Sep 27, 20231Sep 27, 20231
The Hamlet ExperimentImagine a dedicated theater group who meet every day to practice their play. They make long hours for weeks. Besides character…Sep 19, 20231Sep 19, 20231
YOU DON’T HAVE TO LEAVE SOCIETY TO ESCAPE THE MATRIXSometimes nothing seems to work, whatever turn you take;Sep 15, 2023Sep 15, 2023
Would You Jump?When your head say “Go!”, but your heart says “No!” about something that is rationally not that dangerous, what do you do? And why? Sure?Jul 31, 2022Jul 31, 2022
The Five Practical Lessons in the Teachings of Alan Watts“I am not overly enthusiastic about the various spiritual exercises … for when practiced in order to get some kind of spiritual…Jul 28, 2022Jul 28, 2022
“The Psychology of Totalitarianism” by Mattias Desmet is About Waking Up From Self-Hypnosis.Full acknowledgment of each and every aspect of yourself and the world at large, might turn out to be your best strategy.Jul 26, 2022Jul 26, 2022
