by Merlijn Sluis | Jan 29, 2025 | Psychology
In the previous article, we explored the Positive Intelligence framework, and how our saboteurs are the negative mental patterns that hijack our thoughts and emotions, leading to unnecessary suffering. We compared these saboteurs to the second arrow of Buddha’s...
by Merlijn Sluis | Jan 29, 2025 | Buddhism, Psychology
In the previous article, “A Tale of Two Arrows: Understanding Dukkha through Buddha’s Allegory”, we explored Buddha’s allegory of the two arrows, where the first arrow represents life’s inevitable pain and the second arrow symbolizes the unnecessary suffering we...
by Merlijn Sluis | Jan 29, 2025 | Buddhism, Psychology
Think back to the hilarious scene from Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, where Ace is struck by not one, but two spears—one in each leg. His over-the-top reaction of screaming and hopping around in agony is both comical and relatable. While it’s meant to make us laugh,...
by Merlijn Sluis | Jan 29, 2025 | Leadership, Psychology
Courage is often portrayed as grand acts of bravery—running into a burning building, standing up against injustice, or facing overwhelming odds with fearless resolve. But courage is more than these dramatic moments. At its core, courage is the practical form of being...
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by Merlijn Sluis | Jan 29, 2025 | Psychology
Imagine sitting in that same concert hall, the orchestra ready to perform. This time, though, instead of the trumpet taking centre stage, another instrument—the violin, perhaps, or the bass—begins to play with such intensity that it drowns out the trumpet altogether....
by Merlijn Sluis | Jan 29, 2025 | Psychology
Imagine yourself sitting in a big concert hall, lights dimming as the audience is turning quiet. On stage, there are six musicians, each with their unique instrument, each ready to play their part in harmony. But as the performance begins, you notice something...
