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Dr. Mike Brooks
Mar 9, 20225 min read
Breaking Free: Understanding and Transcending Ego's Control
We have an ego for a reason, but it can create a lot of suffering, too.
Dr. Mike Brooks
Mar 1, 20225 min read
Finding Balance: The Art of Healthy Attachments
Our attachments can lead to greater happiness or suffering. Here's why.
Dr. Mike Brooks
Feb 22, 20225 min read
Break Free: The Illusion of Others' Judgments
We tend to worry a lot about what others think of us, even when they don't.
Dr. Mike Brooks
Feb 9, 20225 min read
Understanding and Reducing Unnecessary Suffering
Recognizing when and why we are suffering unnecessarily can help us reduce it.
Dr. Mike Brooks
Aug 11, 20215 min read
Finding Hope and Growth in a World of Chaos
Pursuing a reasonably good life in a complicated world is good enough.
Dr. Mike Brooks
Feb 12, 20215 min read
The Allure of Hate: Why We’re Drawn to Negative Emotions
Hate is often considered to be a negative emotion. So why are we drawn to it?
Dr. Mike Brooks
Jan 22, 20215 min read
Fighting Fair: What UFC Fighters Teach Us About Unity
Inspiration for how to get along better can come from unusual sources.
Dr. Mike Brooks
Jan 17, 20215 min read
Why Admitting We’re Wrong is So Hard (and Necessary)
It's often extremely difficult to admit when we are wrong. Just why is that?
Dr. Mike Brooks
Oct 29, 20205 min read
Unlocking Life's Potential: Embracing Flexibility in a Fast-Changing World
Growth is one purpose of our existence, but how do we achieve this growth?
Dr. Mike Brooks
Oct 7, 20205 min read
Unveiling Life's Purpose: Growing Through Evolution
Why are we here? Here's a reasonable answer.
Dr. Mike Brooks
Aug 27, 20206 min read
World on Edge: Understanding Why We See the World as Worse Than It Is
Why do we keep viewing the world more negatively than it is?
Dr. Mike Brooks
Aug 17, 20205 min read
The Hidden Truths: Why We Often Avoid Knowing the Reality
While knowing the truth has an appeal, it serves a higher master.
Dr. Mike Brooks
Aug 11, 20205 min read
Unveiling the Enigma: Pursuing Truth in a Complicated World
We need truth to help us navigate this complicated world, but it's elusive.
Dr. Mike Brooks
Jul 19, 20207 min read
Political Crossfire: Do Democrats Really Hate America?
Anger from the left has been boiling over. But do Democrats really hate America?
Dr. Mike Brooks
Jun 29, 20207 min read
Is Woke Culture Helping or Hurting Our Path to Social Justice?
Many people are woke to society's challenges. Here's when that's a problem.
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