by Poyel Nelson | Feb 16, 2020 | Mind
The Power of Visualization is Fascinating. But it Can Be Elusive too. Visualization often goes hand in hand with the law of attraction. And in its worst interpretation, the law of attraction suggests that you create imagery of what you desire, infuse emotions, and...
by Poyel Nelson | Jan 26, 2020 | Mind, Live Switched-On
Knowing how to conquer fear is crucial when you want to live switched-on. Because fear and desire are the primal driving forces of our behavior. Both emotions are hard-coded into the lower regions of our brain to protect the survival of our species. Hence we seek...
by Poyel Nelson | Dec 16, 2019 | Mind
It is hard to overstate the role of belief in a great many personal development and self-help systems. For example, David J. Schwartz writes in one of the genre’s biggest classics, The Magic of Thinking Big ‘Believe it can be done. When you believe...
by Poyel Nelson | Nov 23, 2019 | Mind
Miyamoto Musashi’s (1584 – 1645) timeless lessons for life have never ceased to inspire martial artists and students of life alike. Many believe that he was the greatest swordsman who ever lived, but it’s his philosophy of life that continues to...
by Poyel Nelson | Nov 7, 2019 | Mind
I never make my sobriety a topic. Unless people ask when they notice I don’t drink. And since alcohol is so pervasive, the question comes up ever so often. So here is my take on why not to drink alcohol. Along with a bit of personal story to make it more...