Tag: spirituality
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From Letters to Smartphones: A Phenomenology of Reality and Fantasy
Introduction Human engagement with reality and fantasy has evolved in parallel with the media through which we encounter the world. From the first written words to the omnipresence of smartphones, each technological development has reshaped the mind’s relationship to reality, imagination, and symbolic experience. This article explores the historical trajectory of media, examining how each…
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Reality, Fantasy, and the Contemporary Psyche: Clinical and Cultural Reflections in the Age of Perceptual Saturation
Introduction Over the past two decades, clinicians have observed a profound shift in how individuals experience reality, relate to fantasy, and regulate their inner worlds. This shift is not limited to any single diagnosis, age group, or social background. Rather, it reflects a broader transformation in perception itself, driven by technological, cultural, and media developments…
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Many People Are Not Depressed — They Are Disconnected
In contemporary mental health journals, emotional distress is often quickly labelled as depression.Low mood, fatigue, loss of motivation, emptiness, or disengagement from life are commonly understood through this lens. Yet for very many psychotherapy patients, this description does not fully fit their lived experience. They are not necessarily sad in the traditional sense. They may…
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Understanding Psychological Strain in a Fragmented World
Many people today feel a kind of emotional homelessness—not in the physical sense, but in the deeper psychological experience of not feeling “at home” within themselves or in the world around them. This article explores why modern life often leaves us feeling disconnected, anxious, and detached, even when we are digitally connected, highly informed, and…
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