‘To me,’ wrote William Blake in 1799, ‘this world is all one continued vision of fancy or imagination.’ The imagination, he later added, ‘is not a state: it is the human existence itself.’ Blake, a painter as well as a poet, created images that acquire their power not only from a certain naive artistic technique, but because they are striving to transcend it – to convey a vision of the world beyond superficial appearances, which only imagination can reach.

The World of Imagination

For the Romantics, imagination was a divine quality. ‘The primary Imagination I hold to be the living Power and prime Agent of all human Perception,’ wrote Samuel Taylor Coleridge in 1817. It was a powerful faculty that could be put to use, distinct from the mere ‘fancy’ of making up stuff – which all too often, is how imagination is conceived today.

A Divine Quality

Blake would have been unimpressed by modern scientific efforts to find imagination among the firing patterns of neurons, as if it was just another cognitive function of the brain, like motor control or smell perception. Likewise, he would have scorned the idea, favoured by some cognitive scientists, that imagination is a mere byproduct of more ‘important’ mental functions, evolved for other reasons – in the manner that the cognitive scientist Steven Pinker proposes that music is ‘auditory cheesecake’, piggybacking on basic skills required to process sound.

Patterns of Neurons

In a technological age like ours, is there still room for imagination, mystery, fantasy? If our reality tends to the imagination, can the imagination be reality? Do you believe in ghosts or evil spirits? Would you spend a night in an isolated house where, it is said, "it feels"? Imagination, fantasy, mystery, ghosts: mental, social and cultural categories that belong to all societies, none are without them.

Room for Imagination

All manifest them in one way or another, each of these categories lives them openly or secretly. The reason is simple and must be found in the very reason of our existence characterized by mystery. The initial question about man remains unanswered: who we are, where we come from, where do we go. It seems logical, therefore, that everything can go back to where it seems we were before.

Questions to Answer

No one is able to give an answer, and then ghosts, spirits, presences, spells, fairies, witches, wizards, spells, exorcisms, esotericism, astrology, sataneries of various kinds are born. People in good faith who seek, people in bad faith who answer and deceive. Thoughts and feelings, affections and illusions, hopes and uncertainties are confused and confused. An attempt is made to read the future by digging into the individual and collective unconscious of the present, invoking benign spirits against evil ones.

In Search for Answers

When at the first light of day the owl stopped its mournful nocturnal song, those places had an irresistible charm in the light of day. At the foot of the mountain, a large valley stretched out as if in musical harmony towards the sea, after having slowly lost altitude and height. The river meandered slowly and majestically, crossing fertile plowed fields in geometric spaces.

An Irresistible Charm

On the right mount Vesuvius stood out in the company of Monte Somma, on the left the chain of Monte Cerreto blocked the passage towards the Coast. In the background, beyond the spire of the bell tower of Pompeii, the island of Capri could be glimpsed floating glistening in the waters of the Gulf of Castellammare. Everything seemed normal and natural, a song to nature and to the divine creator of that beauty that was reflected in the sky in the early hours of the morning.

Mount Vesuvius

Yet until a few hours earlier those places had been a massacre of rituals and violence, in the sad and obscene glare of the moonlight. Disheveled and violent women, with long hair and eyes burning like fires, had given themselves to wild dances around the cluster of trees that surrounded the great old house like a protective wall. This stood like an abandoned castle right where a large basin, shaped like a basin, indicated one of the springs of the river.

A Massacre

That large cottage was nothing more than the sum of many houses built side by side over the years, in an alternation of stairs and terraces, windows and balconies with closed arches. It was shaped like a large piece of shapeless cheese, with many irregular holes, in a succession of empty and empty spaces, like gruyere. Spaces that, in the shape of eyes, shone with intermittently swaying yellow lights. They gave the whole scene something spooky. It was as if from those windows, from those recessed arches and from those protruding balconies, the burning flames of hell swayed within those walls.

That Large Cottage

If they were flames of hell, those women who danced wildly and obscene were witches who raped their prey, men tied to trees. A cruel and inhuman music shattered the eardrums of those who had the good fortune to hear it. Barefoot, swaying, intoxicated with hatred and sex, they raised their macabre sand to the sky suddenly turned black by the rushing of the clouds before the eyes of the moon.

Flames of Hell

A warm wind had risen. It came from the valley, from the distant sea. It came as if to collide with that cold and frozen death from the north, behind Alvano's long neck that dominated from above. A sudden vortex enveloped everything, a whirlwind that mingled with the cries of the witches and that also marked the end of their prey, as in a precise and always known ritual.

A Sudden Vortex

Then all was silent when the owl let out a long hiss that chilled hearts and made the shadows vanish. A flash behind the mountains had announced the arrival of the sun. In a moment nature fell silent and time stopped. All was calm and ready for good luck and happy sunshine. A young ray of sunshine kissed that house-castle with a hundred holes that looked like a thousand magic eyes at the touch of a thousand fairies' magic wand. I had spent a night of "sabbath" in the valley of the griffin. And now I write it down on the "clouds" of the Net.

The "Cloud" of the Net

Imagination isn’t just a spillover from our problem-solving prowess. It might be the core of what human brains evolved to do

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People who are optimistic are more likely to live an exceptionally long life. “While research has identified many risk factors for diseases and premature death, we know relatively less about positive psychosocial factors that can promote healthy aging. This study has strong public health relevance because it suggests that optimism is one such psychosocial asset that has the potential to extend the human lifespan.

Thinking Positive, Enables More Ways To Open Up.

The trait can increase the odds of reaching 85-years-old by up to 70 percent.

This Personality Trait Leads To A Very Long Life - PsyBlog

From the beginning of time humanity connected to a collective sense of meaning through myths & stories. In the West, a lot of our identity is shaped by Christian stories. With the advent of technology, we moved away from superstition and embraced rationality & technology. SF in a way is plucking that hole, discussing the philosophy of science. Dune, for example, shares a lot of its narrative ark with Jesus's hero journey but replaces the historical background of Ancient Rome with space feudal lords.

SF is about the mythos of science

SF, the good SF at lest, is working on the same big questions we keep asking as human beings, but from a place of scientific understanding rather than assuming everything is God-made:<ul><li>What is our purpose in an infinite universe that does not seem to care about us?</li><li>Are we alone or there are other consciousness we can interact with?</li><li>Can we make our own path using technology? </li><li>Can we escape death? Can we become Gods?</li><li>What makes us human in materialistic universe?</li><li>What is good and evil if there is no ultimate judge?</li><li>How do we know what's real?</li><li>etc...</li></ul>

The big questions of a scientific world

Most SF starts with the assumption progress is going to be fully technological. 2001, the Stanley Kubrick movie, explores the idea that technology can only take us so far, & altering our consciousness is the real way fwd.In 2001, the rise of the human from the apes happens through the obelisk, an awakening event. And while humans evolve their tech to the point of creating a general AI, HAL9000, it turns out that the AI will inherit our human flaws. The ending of the movie, the psychedelic scene, is a statement that we have to upgrade our consciousness to go to the next stage.

Psychological Progress: 2001: A Space Odyssey

Dune explores the rise of a Messiah. We go from prince Paul Atrides to Muad'Dib. But his ark is not a traditional hero ark, as described by Cambell.Paul's abilities are transformed by the spice. he becomes a God only after taking on drugs.The book appeared during the Hippie Generation and while it's unclear whether Frank Herbert experienced LSD, it is a product of that culture. Paul goes on a drug-induced trip while the houses went to battle, just as the US students discovered LSD during the Vietnam war.

The psychedelic element in Dune

Dune, the movie, gave me a thirst for deep SF. I am so happy I discovered Damien, a SF nerd with a very philosophical analysis of SF. I stashed a few ideas that stuck with me.

The new Sci Fi epic Dune is one of the year's biggest releases, and one of the most anticipated science fiction films in years. At Rebel Wisdom we are taking this opportunity to ask some deeper questions, including what is the meaning of Sci Fi? And what are the stories we are choosing to tell saying about us, who we are, and who we want to be? This is a discussion delving into these questions with the host of the Sci Fi podcast, and big fan of Rebel Wisdom, Damien Walter. He talks about how sci fi reworks the timeless stories of our core mythologies, reworking spiritual and religious truths for new secular audiences. We will be hosting a conversation on Sci Fi and more with Damien in our Digital Campfire on Monday 1st November, so if you'd like to join that, sign up as a Rebel Wisdom member: https://rebelwisdom.co.uk/plans

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The new Sci Fi epic Dune is one of the year's biggest releases, and one of the most anticipated science fiction films in years. At Rebel Wisdom we are taking this opportunity to ask some deeper questions, including what is the meaning of Sci Fi? And what are the stories we are choosing to tell saying about us, who we are, and who we want to be?

This is a discussion delving into these questions with the host of the Sci Fi podcast, and big fan of Rebel Wisdom, Damien Walter. He talks about how sci fi reworks the timeless stories of our core mythologies, reworking spiritual and religious truths for new secular audiences. 

We will be hosting a conversation on Sci Fi and more with Damien in our Digital Campfire on Monday 1st November, so if you'd like to join that, sign up as a Rebel Wisdom member: https://rebelwisdom.co.uk/plans

We just relaunched our website, organising and categorising the content in a much more complete way than YouTube allows: https://rebelwisdom.co.uk/films

When our existing assumptions and ways of thinking break down, it’s the rebels and the renegades, those who dare to think differently, who are needed to reboot the system. 

Rebel Wisdom is a transformational media channel founded by BBC & Channel 4 journalist David Fuller, and writer Alexander Beiner.

We believe we are seeing a civilisational-level crisis of ideas, as the old operating system breaks down. The new is struggling to emerge – and the most transformative ideas always show up first as rebellious. 

Our channel trailer was recorded in 2018, but fits perfectly with the crisis we are now experiencing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GGbLez57oM&t=1s

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<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">We clean our outside world so why not clean our inside world?</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Our mind is like a computer with thousands of tabs open; with meditation we can close these one by one.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">You can meditate by closing your eyes, sitting, not moving a muscle, and just let your mind wander.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">For beginners you can set your timer for 5 minutes or use Youtube/Podcasts for listening to guided meditations.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">This is specially helpful among women because a female mind is better at making connections which builds up clutter.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Some are afraid of meditations because they might go to deep and touch their buried fears.</li></ul>

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A lot of our headaches usually start with stress. Students have to sail through stress due to various reasons such as preparation stress, the stress of covering the vast syllabus, stress related to failure, and many more. You cannot move away from all this but you can surely control your stress level.

1.  Mental stress

Early Preparation: You must start preparing for any test or exam well in advance. Thus There wouldn’t be any stress pertaining to syllabus covering. Plan It Out: Be a planner freak if you wish to avoid headaches. Plan everything out by writing and studying according to the to-do lists. Do not fear studying: You must create your own routines and system to study. Try to make studying a fun activity by indulging in stationery, sticky notes, watching videos, and making colorful notes.

Avoid stress-related headaches

You also have headaches due to prolonged periods of studying. It leads to fatigue. <ul><li>Studying for a test and then not getting the desired result can also lead to frustrations that paves way for headaches. </li><li>Constantly thinking and studying can also lead to headaches. </li></ul>

2.  Fatigue and frustration

<ol><li class="ql-align-justify">Preferred time slot for studying: Always aim to have a preferred time for studying when your energy levels are at a peak. Try to cover the most important topics at that time to avoid developing headaches. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Try Pomodoro method</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Take frequent breaks</li><li>Reset from a slump: Whenever you fail, try to analyze why you failed and then get back without having any frustrations. I know it hurts a lot, but get back into the Do-it mode! </li><li>Re-energize with energy-dense snacks</li></ol>

Avoid fatigue/frustration-related headaches

If your eyes water and you have headaches, maybe it’s time to get a checkup for your eyesight. To avoid this:<ul><li>Go for regular eye checkups and consult a doctor.</li><li>Read books for a distance of 25 cm. </li><li>Do not strain yourself by overstudying, it causes more pain. </li></ul>

3.  Weak eyesight

In today’s world when the entire world is going digital, this problem is inevitable. Staring at mobile phones and laptops can wreak havoc on your headaches.

4.  Increased screen time

<ol><li>Take breaks frequently and use the time to stretch your body and do some light yoga.  </li><li>Avoid sitting and working for a longer period of time. It is advisable to not sit for longer than 20-30 minutes if you are studying from your laptop.</li><li>If your preparation requires you to stare at a computer screen, then make sure that during breaks or free time, you do not use any type of technology or screen. </li></ol>

Avoid screen-related headaches

Often we don’t understand it but an incorrect posture also can lead to shoulder and headaches. It is advisable to maintain a good posture<a href="https://www.eazyprep.com/improve-your-studying-posture/"> </a>while studying.To avoid this:<ol><li>Don’t face downwards while studying</li><li>Keep your spine straight</li><li>Study at a desk or table</li></ol>

5.  Incorrect posture

Migraines are intense pain that occurs in the temples of the head, in the forehead, and also affect your shoulder and neck. There are mainly various triggers that lead to migraine pain. This type of pain can last up to hours and for some, it might be days. If you have an intense migraine, you might have to be injected with medicine to reduce it.

6.  Migraine related headache

<ul><li>Know the triggers: Some of the triggers can be chocolate, caffeine, any eating habit, or any stress-related issue. If you can detect the triggering factor, you can avoid it to reduce the migraine effect. </li><li>Avoid caffeine</li><li> Stay hydrated</li><li>Reduce stress: Reduce stress at all costs! Do meditation, journal your thoughts away, and reduce the stress. </li><li> Balanced lifestyle: Don’t just study but keep exercising and eat healthily. Have a positive attitude towards life.</li></ul>

Avoid migraine-related headaches

Headaches have become a regular occurrence for students and many of them feel vulnerable when dealing with this problem. Here are some steps you can take to avoid it!✨

Sick of getting headaches all the time? Here's everything you need to know to avoid headaches while studying.

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is the observed tendency of humans to quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events or life changes.

The hedonic threadmill

Ironically, the pursuit of happiness can lead us into the eternal trap of chasing unhappiness

1) It's never enough — you'll always want more2) The outside world can never deliver lasting happiness3) Instead of looking at the external, look inside

3 things about the hedonic threadmill

<ul><li>meditation</li><li>gratitude</li><li>exercise</li></ul>

How to get off the threadmill

This is something I struggle with from time to time, putting it out there to serve as a reminder.

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<ul><li>We’re frequently told to eat a healthy diet. But for people with kidney disease, also called renal disease, eating a healthy diet means having to make adjustments, perhaps no longer consuming a favorite meal or drink. The more advanced your kidney disease, the more restrictions you may have. Here are examples of six types of foods to avoid with renal disease.</li></ul>

Kidney Health

Animal products, like red meat, poultry, fish and eggs are higher-protein foods. You do need protein to help build muscle and repair tissue, but protein also leaves behind waste that your body must eliminate. It’s the kidneys’ job to do this and too much protein in your diet makes your kidneys work harder and could speed up kidney damage. But since some protein is still essential, you can get it from fruits and vegetables, along with low-sodium breads, rice and pasta.

High Protein Food

Salt, or sodium, is a common additive to many foods we enjoy, particularly processed foods. Healthy kidneys usually help maintain the right fluid balance, but if you have kidney disease, this may not be the case. So, avoid high-sodium products like soy sauce and packaged, processed foods. Choose low-sodium options and when cooking at home, try using spices and herbs for flavor, rather than adding salt. And leave the salt shaker off the table—it’s less tempting to use it.

Salt And Salty Food

Sliced cantaloupe melon on wooden cutting boardPotassium puts stress on your kidneys, so it must be limited in a kidney disease diet. Many fruits are high in potassium, such as melons, bananas, oranges, prunes and tomatoes, both eaten and in juices. The mineral is also higher in dairy products, avocados, bran, beans, lentils and nuts. You may be surprised to learn that dark-colored sodas are higher in potassium, as are fruit punches and prepared (canned and bottled) iced tea. Lower-potassium foods include apples, grapes, strawberries, cauliflower, white breads, pita, chicken and white rice.

Fruits and Vegetables High in Potassium

Glass of milk with stack of chocolate sandwich cookiesPhosphorus helps your body form bones and teeth, and it helps your body use carbohydrates and fats. But it is restricted if you’re following a diet for stage 4 kidney disease. Foods to avoid include dairy products, chocolate, seasoned and processed foods, baking powder, whole-grain breads, bran cereal and oatmeal, nuts, sunflower seeds, and again, dark-colored colas.

Foods With Phosphorus, or Phosphate

Large chunk of Vermont white cheddar cheeseAnother important mineral is calcium, but calcium is hard on the kidneys. The most widely known foods that contain calcium are dairy products, but it’s also found in many of the same foods that have high phosphorus levels. So, by avoiding those foods, you are helping decrease both phosphorus and calcium in your diet. If you take a calcium or vitamin D supplement, mention this to your doctor as you may have to stop taking it.

High-Calcium Foods, Including Calcium Supplements

lose-up-of-three-white-red-rose-wine-glassesMost people know alcohol can affect your liver, but did you know it also can affect your kidneys? Researchers have found if your liver is compromised or injured, your kidneys can become more damaged as they try to compensate for the injured liver when you drink alcohol. Alcohol is also dehydrating to your body and this can affect how well your kidneys filter out the toxins. In addition, high blood pressure is damaging to the kidneys and too much alcohol can raise blood pressure.

Alcoholic Drinks

Foods to avoid with kidney disease include those high in sodium, potassium or phosphorus, which can place stress on the kidneys and cause waste buildup. Learn what to avoid on a kidney disease diet and how to manage renal diet restrictions in your daily meals.

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<ol><li>You’re Dehydrated - even if your water intake hasn't changed at all.</li><li>You’ve Got a Headache and You Feel Weak.</li><li>Your Breath Stinks</li><li>You Feel Constipated</li><li>Kidney Stones - having very high protein for an extended period of time can cause kidney damage.</li></ol>

5 signs you're eating too much Protein

The side effects of too much protein include dehydration, headaches and constipation. Here are the signs of excess protein and how much you should be getting.

5 Signs You're Eating Too Much Protein | Livestrong.com

Hair care is a highly personal choice. There is rarely a medical reason to wash hair at all.

The decision about how frequently to wash the hair is a cosmetic one based on personal preference.For most people, shampooing the hair is not necessary for good health. Just rinsing the hair with water a few times a week will remove most visible dirt and debris.

How often to shampoo your hair

how frequently to wash hair depends on a person’s hair type, scalp texture, how oily the hair gets, and personal preference.For some people, too-frequent washing can cause damaged hair and a dry, itchy scalp. For others, infrequent washing can make the hair look greasy and lifeless.

It Depends

Very oily hair may look greasy a few hours after washing, particularly in the summer or after a workout. People with very oily hair might choose to wash their hair daily or every other day.People with very oily scalps may develop acne<a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/107146.php"> </a>on the scalp or along the hairline and may need to wash their hair more frequently to keep their hair looking clean.

Oilier Hair

Washing the hair is a lot like washing skin. Water can remove most visible dirt and debris, but might not eliminate odors or oily deposits. Shampoo helps water remove dirt, debris, and odors, such as smoke or sweat effectively.Shampoo cleans the hair with chemicals called surfactants. These are soaps that remove surface debris from the scalp and hair. Many shampoos also contain compounds called sulfates, which produce a rich lather that removes oil from the hair. This can help the hair look cleaner, but it can also damage the hair.

Why shampoo?

For most people, there is no medical need to shampoo at all, as rinsing with water can remove dirt and dandruff. However, some health conditions can benefit from regular shampooing. People with parasitic infections of the scalp, particularly lice, may need to use special shampoos to get rid of the bugs.Scalp psoriasis may improve with the use of special shampoos, particularly tar products or medicated shampoos. People with specific skin and scalp conditions should discuss their ideal hair care regimen with a dermatologist.

Is shampooing ever medically necessary?

People who want to take good care of their hair often think that washing it every day is the way to keep it clean and vibrant. However, for some people, frequent washing can damage hair and cause a dry, itchy scalp. How often should you wash your hair with shampoo? This article looks at the options and alternatives.

Should you wash your hair everyday?

Motivation is the process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. It is what causes you to act, whether it is getting a glass of water to reduce thirst or reading a book to gain knowledge.

What Is Motivation?

Motivation involves the biological, emotional, social, and cognitive forces that activate behavior. In everyday usage, the term "motivation" is frequently used to describe why a person does something. It is the driving force behind human actions.

Different types of motivation are frequently described as being either extrinsic or intrinsic:<ul><li><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-extrinsic-motivation-2795164">Extrinsic motivations </a>are those that arise from outside of the individual and often involve rewards such as trophies, money, social recognition, or praise.</li><li><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-intrinsic-motivation-2795385">Intrinsic motivations </a>are those that arise from within the individual, such as doing a complicated crossword puzzle purely for the personal gratification of solving a problem.2 </li></ul>

Types

There are three major components of motivation: activation, persistence, and intensity.3 <ul><li>Activation involves the decision to initiate a behavior, such as enrolling in a psychology class.</li><li>Persistence is the continued effort toward a goal even though obstacles may exist. </li><li>Intensity can be seen in the concentration and vigor that goes into pursuing a goal.</li></ul>

Major Components

Understanding motivation can: <ul><li>Help improve the efficiency of people as they work toward goals </li><li>Help people take action </li><li>Encourage people to engage in health-oriented behaviors </li><li>Help people avoid unhealthy or maladaptive behaviors such as risk-taking and addiction </li><li>Help people feel more in control of their lives </li><li>Improve overall well-being and happiness </li> </ul>

Motivation is the force that guides behaviors, but why are we motivated to do the things we do? Discover what psychologists have learned.

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