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Changeling Children – Folklore as a mirror for neurodiversity Changeling Children: A Reflection on Neurodiversity in Folklore In the realm of mythology and folklore, tales of Changelings have persisted throughout history, particularly prevalent in European cultures. These stories often revolve around fairies or other supernatural beings replacing human children with their own offspring, thus bestowing…
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Mountain Kings – The sleeping giants waiting to wake in our time Mountain Kings – The sleeping giants waiting to wake in our time In the realm of mythology, mountains have always been associated with gods and powerful beings. One such legend revolves around the Mountain Kings, ancient entities believed to be slumbering within some…
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The One-Hour Rule That Prevents Exhaustion Staying focused and energized throughout the day can be a daunting task, especially in today’s fast-paced world. But what if there was a simple rule to help you avoid exhaustion? Enter the one-hour rule. “The key is not to prioritize what’s urgent, but to focus on what’s important.” –…
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The Kitsune’s Promise – Fox-spirits and the art of the illusion In Japanese mythology, the kitsune is a mysterious fox-spirit with a reputation for cunning and magical abilities. These shape-shifters are said to possess an extraordinary capacity for illusion, deception, and trickery. A Brief History of the Kitsune According to folklore, the kitsune’s origins date…
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The Shadow Work – Facing the Monsters We’ve Projected Onto Others In mythology, the concept of the shadow has been explored by Carl Jung and various other psychologists and philosophers. It refers to the repressed or hidden aspects of our personalities that we do not want others to see. What is the Shadow? In essence,…
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The Superhero’s Cape – Modern Armor for the Ancient Struggle of Good vs. Evil In modern pop culture, superheroes have become an integral part of our collective imagination. With their extraordinary abilities and daring feats, they fight to protect the innocent from the forces of evil. But what is it about these caped crusaders that…
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Designing Rest into the Day In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life and forget to prioritize one of the most important things: rest. According to the National Sleep Foundation, most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep each night for optimal health and function. The…
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From Survival Mode to Presence In ancient Greek mythology, the concept of presence was embodied by the goddess Athena, who represented wisdom, strategy, and the ability to be fully engaged in the world. As we navigate our own lives, it’s easy to find ourselves stuck in survival mode, where our focus is solely on getting…
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Preventing Burnout in a World That Rewards Overwork Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, overwork, and lack of balance. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the culture of overwork and forget to prioritize self-care. However, burnout can have serious consequences on both…
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Dante’s Map – Visualizing the Architecture of the Afterlife According to medieval Christian cosmology, the afterlife is divided into nine circles, each representing a different level of punishment or reward for the souls that inhabit them. In his epic poem The Divine Comedy, Dante Alighieri provides a detailed map of this spiritual landscape, known as…
