Tag: Mind care!

THE PSYCHOLOGY AND MECHANISMS #17. Hope. Definition (Merriam‑Webster) — see also hope against hope noun Hope is the light of longing—a desire cherished with anticipation, a trust that fulfillment is possible. Unlike desire alone, hope carries expectation, a confidence that tomorrow may yield what today withholds. Psychology sees hope as a cognitive process: it combines goals… Continue reading KEYWORDS OF LIFE! # 17

THE PSYCHOLOGY AND MECHANISMS #16 .  Desire. Definition (Merriam‑Webster) noun Desire is the magnet of the mind—a conscious impulse that draws us toward what promises satisfaction. It is not instinct alone, but a longing shaped by awareness. Psychology sees desire as the bridge between need and fulfillment. It can be a craving for independence, a hunger… Continue reading KEYWORDS OF LIFE!

THE PSYCHOLOGY AND MECHANISMS #15 . Aggressive. Definition (Merriam‑Webster) Aggression is the force of intensity—the raw surge of energy that presses outward, sometimes as anger, sometimes as initiative. It is the sharpened edge of instinct, the body’s readiness to act with power. Psychology views aggression as a spectrum: at one end lies hostility, anger, and… Continue reading KEYWORDS OF LIFE!

THE PSYCHOLOGY AND MECHANISMS #14 – Instinct. Definition ( Merriam‑Webster) noun adjective Instinct is the first whisper of life—the untrained movement beneath thought, the silent compass guiding survival and desire. It is raw, immediate, and often beyond explanation, yet it shapes the rhythm of existence. Psychology views instinct as innate, hardwired patterns of behavior. These… Continue reading KEYWORDS OF LIFE!

THE PSYCHOLOGY AND MECHANISMS #13 – Feelings Definition (Merriam‑Webster) Feelings are the inner voice of emotions. They are not the raw surge of anger, joy, or fear, but the way the mind interprets and colors those surges. Where emotions are universal, feelings are personal—shaped by memory, culture, and thought. Psychology views feelings as the conscious… Continue reading KEYWORDS OF LIFE!

THE PSYCHOLOGY AND MECHANISMS #12 – Jealousy Definition (Merriam‑Webster) • 1: a jealous : [1: hostile toward a rival or one believed to enjoy an advantage : envious // His success made his old friends jealous. // They were jealous of his success.] • 2a: intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness // … jealous of the… Continue reading KEYWORDS OF LIFE!

THE PSYCHOLOGY AND MECHANISMS #11– “ Hate.” Definition (Merriam-Webster) Hate is the violent rejection of connection. It is the opposite of affection—the cutting blade where affection is the quiet thread. Psychology views hate as an intense, destructive emotion that corrodes empathy, breeds hostility, and destabilizes relationships. Philosophy treats hate as the negation of virtue, the… Continue reading KEYWORDS OF LIFE!

THE PSYCHOLOGY AND MECHANISMS #09– “ Honesty.” Definition (Merriam-Webster) Honesty is the clear mirror of character. It is adherence to fact and sincerity in word and deed. Psychology views honesty as the basis of trust, the condition that allows relationships and communities to flourish. Philosophy treats honesty as the virtue that binds justice and truth… Continue reading KEYWORDS OF LIFE!

THE PSYCHOLOGY AND MECHANISMS #08– “Intention.” Definition (Merriam-Webster) 1a: what one intends to do or bring about 1b: the object for which a prayer, mass, or pious act is offered 2: a determination to act in a certain way : resolve Intention is the silent architect of action. It is not the act itself, but… Continue reading KEYWORDS OF LIFE!

THE PSYCHOLOGY AND MECHANISMS #08 – “Ego” Definition (Merriam‑Webster) • 1: the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world • 2a: egotism sense : 1a: excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun  b: the practice of talking about oneself too much 2: an exaggerated sense of self-importance • 2b: self-esteem… Continue reading KEYWORDS OF LIFE.