No matter whom we are as people or where we come from; our beliefs or assumptions are shaped by our experiences, upbringing, race, gender, in the facts we choose to accept, and even the biased shortcuts our brains take to process information can cloud our judgment. In some sense our own biases don’t always […]
What is love and what it is not
What is love? Love is one of the most profound emotions known to humans. There are many kinds of love, but most individuals seek its expression in a romantic relationship with a compatible partner. For some, romantic relationships are meaningful and illuminate all parts of life, providing a deep source of fulfillment. The ability to […]
Tunnel Vision
Chad Francour Tunnel Vision Tunnel Vision One of the great things about science is it can change the way we view the world. This paper will change the way we view many things including poverty, loneliness, time, and hunger. It is a tale about the psychological phenomenon of scarcity. It affects everything in our […]
Addressing another Issue of Stigma
Chad Francour Stigma Addressing Another Issue of The Stigma of HIV In the 1980s and early 1990s, the outbreak of HIV and AIDS swept across the United States and rest of the world. What the general public saw was an already stigmatized group of individuals and the media […]
Marriage Takes Work
Chad Francour Marriage Marriage Takes Work No matter how many a person has been to in his or her life, it is hard to shake the contagious optimism of a wedding. Couples vow to love one another through sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, and till death do us apart. Many marriages, however, […]
Slow Down, We All Are Moving to Fast!
Chad Francour Slow Down Slow Down, We All Are Moving to Fast! Thomas Helen and his team in Norway fixed three cameras on the side of a train. The peaceful video was broadcasted for seven hours and 12 minutes. 1.2 million Norwegians watched part of the program. The new sensation is known as Slow […]
Is God a superhuman?
If a person has followed my life story; he or she will see that I have mixed feelings towards God. On one hand God has given me so many experiences that I have learned from, and on the other, I have suffered a catastrophic event. I propose this question that is grappled with every day […]
“The 5 Love Languages- The Secret to Love That Lasts,” by Gary Chapman
Life’s deepest meaning is not found in accomplishments or trophies but in relationships. Forgiveness is the way of love. Love makes requests, not demands. Love is always given freely. The précis is on a book titled “The Five Love Languages-The Secret Love That Last,” by Gary D. Chapman. This fascinating book divulges into the mystery […]
My Bella
My Bella Have you ever had something in your life that always made you smile? Maybe it is a child or a pet. This post is about my dog Bella. She was a Labralabradooble and was 10 in human years and she seemed to not have a care in the world. Her tail was always […]
What is your name?
What is your name? I was meeting with my counselor last week and we had been discussing some issue in my life and I asked her, “Is it normal for people too.” She immediately interrupts and says, “Is it normal for who.” I continue, “Is it normal for people,” she cuts in again and says, […]