The Secular Life Philosophy For Secular Humans in the 21 Century
Philosophy and psychology for secular humans
Author: emmabennett01
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For anyone questioning their religion, philosophy, and worldview Not a Medium member? Click here to read for free What ‘Being Secular’ Is Not Being secular does not mean a person is going to hell. Being secular does not mean a person is dangerous and immoral. Being secular does not mean a person doesn’t care about life. Being secular…
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The shady parts of ourselves we try to hide “Friendly and patient. Delightfully pleasant and easy-going.” Sorry, are you talking about me? You couldn’t be. Not a Medium member? Read here for free Oh wait, you might be referring to the everyday la-la-la version of me: the one who is conversationally well-rounded and executes engaging, polite social discourse. I am…
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How do agnostic leaning secular & non-religious cope without this comfort? Not a Medium member? Click here to access article What Is Certainty? Certainty is an extremely important psychological state.The feeling of certainty allows us to get on with our day, instead of getting stuck in questions, what ifs, and self-doubt. Certainty does not mean fact. Certainty is also not the…
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Why prioritising short-term peace over real-time repair destroys relationships When You Are Asked To “Be The Bigger Person” A vignette & social-dynamic analysis Mick: That was rough, I’m going to give Joe a few minutes then try to talk to him about what he said. John: Maybe don’t, just let it go, be the bigger person. Mick: What do…
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The Psychological Harm of Forgiving the Unrepentant “You need to forgive for yourself.” “Holding onto anger only hurts you.” “Forgiveness is how you let go.” This terrible advice shifts responsibility away from the person who caused harm and onto the person who endured it. This is not healing; it is a damaging psychological contortion that…
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Family estrangement & Finding your people Family is a privilege, not a right. A Childhood Reflection During childhood, authority figures spoke and acted without challenge. You complied, conformed, and adapted to survive. Though you grew taller every day, you still felt small. Ignored, misunderstood, and excluded. The people you lived with were called family. The family was…
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Healer, Night Watcher, Strategist, Maker, or Explorer? Cast your mind back 3,000 years. There were no offices, no school reports, no productivity apps, and no psychological labels. Daily life was organised around survival, routines, and roles. Each adult tribal member could be assigned specific role based on their unique personality traits and abilities. These abilities…
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Is it possible to be healthy at a higher weight? “Fit but Fat” More like “Fit but Fine!” But I digress. I was introduced to the term, “Fit but Fat” recently while googling, “Can you still be healthy if you are overweight?” Bit of context… I’m an overweight, middle-aged woman, despite the fact that I walk 9 km…
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25 questions that reveal how self-aware you are Self-awareness, the superhuman skill so few possess. I’m not talking about the basic entry-level self-awareness that humans and primates share. Peak self-awareness is the ability to notice your internal experience clearly, in real time, without immediately needing to defend it, explain it, or act on it. Easy in…
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My adventures searching for magic mushrooms Every year, as the weather starts to cool, the excitement of the hunt grows. When the night-time temperatures drop below eight degrees (celsius) and the rain begins, I head outdoors in search of magic. Real magic. This magic comes in the form of psychedelic mushrooms. An often-times inconspicuous fungi…