In 1953, in the presence of an investigator, Aldous Huxley took four-tenths of a gramme of mescalin, sat down and waited to see what would happen. When he opened his eyes everything, from the flowers in a vase to the creases in his trousers, was transformed. In this book, he gives an account of his experience, and his vision for psychedelics.

Since the turn of the twenty-first century, the psychology of emotion has grown to become its own field of study. Because the study of emotion draws inspiration from areas of science outside of psychology, including neuroscience, psychiatry, biology, genetics, computer science, zoology, and behavioral economics, the field is now often called emotion science or affective science. A subfield of affective science is affective neuroscience, the study of the emotional brain.

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This book will help us come to terms with the experiences from Chetanya de Wit | md ma our past that have shaped our personality. We will be able to break through these patterns and create lasting change.

Finally get in touch with our true personality, real talents and maximum potential. No longer approach life based on shortage, pain or fear, but in terms of strength, possibilities and wisdom. Fully grasp the link between intention and outcome.

When we no longer create pain lines based on our ...

In this booklet aspects such as courage, hope, optimism and growth are discussed. It emphasizes the importance of emotional stability, personal interaction, connectedness, and the ability to process disappointment and change through amongst others forgiveness and letting go. Self-awareness, self-compassion and gratitude are also important in building mental and emotional resilience.

Gerard Heymans (1857-1930) was the founder of psychology in the Netherlands, and established the first psychological laboratory. After becoming professor, he first looked for general psychological laws, and later became interested in how people differ. Heymans investigated this question by studying biographies and collecting survey data. With this rigorous approach that far exceeded the standards of his time, he arrived at three basic dimensions in which people can vary in their temperament. ...

Ferenczi Dialogues presents the contribution of Sándor Ferenczi to a psychoanalytic theory of trauma and discusses the philosophical, political and clinical implications of Ferenczi’s thinking. To a far greater extent than Freud, Sándor Ferenczi centered his psychoanalytic thought around trauma.

Ferenczi's work pluralizes the notion of catastrophe, as being both destructive and a turning point. This book addresses Ferenczi’s work in terms of thinking in times of crises, by considering c...

Burnout is not the result of hard work as such. It arises because a person constantly experiences mental stress in work and/or private life. The 'carrying capacity' and the 'carrying load' have been out of balance for too long. But what is the underlying psychological force, which leads to chronic stress and which is sometimes so persistent that someone gets a burnout again? And what inner change process is needed to prevent a relapse?

The author answers these questions from integrative psych...

Dive into the captivating world of philosophical exploration with Bertrand Russell's timeless masterpiece, "The Problems of Philosophy." In this thought-provoking journey, Russell takes readers on an exhilarating quest to unravel the fundamental questions that have perplexed the human mind for centuries.

Embark on a thrilling intellectual adventure as Russell skillfully guides you through the intricate landscapes of metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. With clarity and precision, he tackles...

The complete edition of a timeless classic, includes the recently rediscovered Part Four and ‘Last Words’ by Richard Bach.Jonathan Livingston Seagull, the most celebrated inspirational fable of our time, tells the story of a bird determined to be more than ordinary.

Individual Differences and Personality provides a student-friendly introduction to both classic and cutting-edge research into personality, mood, motivation, and intelligence, and their applications.