“It looks as if there were a single ultimate goal for the human species, a far goal toward which all persons strive. This is called self-actualization, self-realization, integration, psychological health, individuation, autonomy, creativity, productivity, but researchers agree that this amounts to realizing the potentialities of the person – that is to say, becoming fully human, everything that person can be.” …
The Unique Benefits of Guided Journaling
“Without writing, the literate mind would not and could not think as it does… more than any other single invention, writing has transformed human consciousness.” (Walter Ong, Orality and Literacy) Diaries and journals are often seen as a childish activity – something people “grow out of” as they age. But the reality is that journaling is a powerful technology for …
How to Teach Critical Thinking (And Why Educators Struggle)
In a world where information is available with the click of a button, one would think that the average person would be well-informed and in touch with reality. But somehow, this isn’t the case. Conspiracy theories and distorted worldviews have proven to be the norm, not the exception, and many people seem unable (or unwilling) to think critically about the …