“And the Lord set a mark upon Cain, lest anyone finding him should kill him.” — Genesis 4:15 The Psychology of Marks: Between Freedom and Belonging The human body has always been more than flesh. It is a canvas, a tablet, a living manuscript upon which societies inscribe signs of power, identity, and belonging. A … Read more
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The Psychology of Guilt: How an Ancient Emotion Still Shapes Our Modern Lives Guilt. Just the word can make your stomach sink a little. It’s one of those emotions that every human being knows intimately — whether it’s that pang after saying something hurtful, the heaviness of surviving when others did not, or the restless … Read more
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The Double-Edged Power of Music: From Angels to Torture Chambers Music and the Human Psyche From the moment a newborn first hears a mother’s lullaby, the psyche is imprinted with the knowledge that sound is not neutral. Music bends the emotions, directs the body, and even plays with memory. Fearful tones set the heart racing; … Read more
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“On Being Sane in Insane Places” Revisited I hear this voice. Just one, low and muffled. “Empty… hollow… thud.” That’s all it takes. I’m sitting across from a psychiatrist and already I know I’m not walking back out the door. They look at me like I’m a puzzle they’ve solved before. Soon enough, the door … Read more
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All Madness Begins in the Gut She wanted to be skinny, always skinny, skinnier than the shadows of her own ribs. So she ate nothing but no-fat yogurts, plastic cups stacked like medals of self-denial. No butter, no oil, no yolk, no flesh. Just chalky sweetness, day after day. And then it began. First the … Read more
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Dr. Shraboni Nandi “Understanding the mind, helping the heart.” A Journey Rooted in Curiosity and Compassion “Environment around us influence/affect one’s perception, cognitive or emotional well‑being, as well as behaviour” Driven by early questions about human behavior and a passion to support individuals through psychological struggle, Dr. Shraboni Nandi earned her Ph.D. in Psychology and is registered with India’s … Read more
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Egotism: The Psychology of the Self-Inflated Balloon In psychological terms, egotism, (not egoism), is defined as the tendency to perceive, interpret, and value the world primarily through the lens of the self. It is closely associated with grandiose self-perception, self-enhancement bias, and low agreeableness in the Big Five personality traits. Unlike narcissism, which often stems from … Read more
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Sigmund Freud: The Man Who Dreamed the Mind Into Being Few names carry as much weight—and as much controversy—as Sigmund Freud, the Austrian neurologist who became the father of psychoanalysis. Freud didn’t just influence psychology; he rewrote the way we think about the human mind, dreams, childhood, sex, and even ourselves. Though his theories have … Read more
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B.F. Skinner: The Radical Behaviorist Who Rewired Psychology When discussing the most impactful figures in American psychology, few names command the respect—or controversy—of Burrhus Frederic Skinner, better known as B.F. Skinner. Often referred to as the father of behaviorism, Skinner didn’t just study human behavior—he sought to shape it. The Science of Behavior: Skinner’s Core … Read more
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The Pygmalion Archetype in Psychology: Between Idealization and Transformation In the annals of mythology, few figures capture the complexity of human desire, creativity, and control like Pygmalion—the sculptor who fell in love with the perfect woman he carved from ivory. This tale, first recorded in Ovid’s Metamorphoses, has transcended its mythological roots to become a … Read more
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