Atomism is a Pre-Socratic school of thought from ancient Greece, established in the late 5th Century B.C. by Leucippus of Miletus and his more famous student, Democritus. It teaches that the hidden substance in all physical objects consists of different arrangements of atoms and void

Atomism

No writings by the movement's founder, Leucippus, have survived, and we have just a few fragments of the writings of Democritus in secondhand reports, sometimes unreliable or conflicting. Much of the best evidence is that reported by Aristotle in his criticisms of Atomism, which he regarded as an important rival current in natural philosophy.

Writings

philosopher Lucretius (c. 99 - 55 B.C.) whose "On the Nature of Things" was one of the definitive works of Epicureanism, but also of Atomism. It argues that the universe and all substance is eternal, composed of atoms moving in an infinite void and nothing else, and that the human soul also consists of minute atoms that dissipate into smoke when a person dies.

Of Democritus' and Epicurus' followers

Nicolaus Copernicus (1473 - 1543) and Galileo Galilei (1564 - 1642), who himself converted to Atomism when he found that his corpuscular theory of matter and his experiments with falling bodies and inclined planes contradicted the mainstream Aristotelian theories.The English philosophers Sir Francis Bacon and Thomas Hobbes were both confirmed Atomists for a time, as was Giordano Bruno in Italy.

Famous Atomist (Scientist And Philosopher

The main figures in the rebirth of Atomism were the French philosophers René Descartes, Pierre Gassendi, and the Irish philosopher and scientist Robert Boyle.

The Revival

Descartes’ mechanical philosophy of corpuscularism (that everything physical in the universe is made of tiny “corpuscles” of matter, and that sensations, such as taste or temperature, are caused by the shape and size of tiny pieces of matter) had much in common with Atomism, and may be considered in some sense another version of it, although for Descartes there could be no void, and all matter was constantly swirling to prevent a void as corpuscles moved through other matter.

Descartes' Atomism

He formulated his atomistic conception of mechanical philosophy partly in response to Descartes, particularly opposing Descartes’ reductionist view that only purely mechanical explanations of physics are valid.

Gassendi's Atomism

Robert Boyle's form of Atomism, which came to be accepted by most English scientists, was essentially an amalgamation of the two French systems. He arrived at it after encountering problems reconciling Aristotelian physics with his chemistry experimentation.

Boyle's Atomism

Philosophical Atomism led to the development of early scientific atomic theory, modern science has shown that atoms in the chemical sense are actually composed of smaller particles (electrons, neutrons and protons), and that these in turn are composed of even more fundamental particles called quarks. Although the principle can still theoretically apply, there are few, if any, modern-day atomists.

Conclusion

Understand yourself and those around you.

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Positive thinking can have significant impacts on our overall well-being. It has been linked to <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/positive-thinking/art-20043950">increased life span</a>, <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/positive-thinking/art-20043950">lower rates of depression</a>, <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/positive-thinking/art-20043950">reduced levels of distress and pain</a>, and <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/positive-thinking/art-20043950">greater resistance to illnesses</a>. Adopting a positive mindset means <a href="https://vertexviews.wordpress.com/2020/08/23/recreate-yourself/">approaching negative news or stressful situations with an optimistic outlook</a>, acknowledging the challenges but understanding that you have the resilience to overcome them.

The Power of Positive Thinking

Negativity can seep into any relationship, even the most positive ones. It’s natural to experience <a href="https://www.vitanova.co.za/the-importance-of-positive-thinking-in-a-relationship/">periods of doubt or negativity</a>, as relationships require hard work and dedication to maintain a solid foundation. However, it’s crucial to address negativity proactively to prevent it from eroding the bond you share.

Overcoming Negativity In Relationships

Being positive is essential for building both personal and professional relationships. Positive people are <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/power-positivity-why-being-positive-important-clients-clarence">more likeable, persuasive, and successful</a>. Positivity helps you win friends and influence people. As Dale Carnegie said, <a href="https://vertexviews.wordpress.com/2020/10/08/these-three-words-can-change-your-life/">you can make more friends in two months by being interested in others than in two years by trying to get them interested in you</a>. Positivity also makes you more persuasive. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/power-positivity-why-being-positive-important-clients-clarence">Positive and upbeat people are more likely to persuade others, as it makes them seem more likeable and trustworthy</a>.

Attitude in Relationships

Resilience is the capacity to adapt and bounce back from life’s misfortunes, setbacks, and adversities. It involves having the inner strength to rebound from challenges without getting stuck or feeling like a victim. Resilience can help protect mental health and allow you to better cope with conditions like depression and anxiety, enabling you to keep going both physically and psychologically.

Cultivating Resilience

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In lucid dreams, you are aware of dreaming and can control the dream.
- Lucid dreaming is a learnable skill.
- There are many techniques to help you have lucid dreams.
- You are aware that you are dreaming without waking up.
- Lucid dreaming has been linked to thinking about thinking.
- The most active parts of the brain while lucid dreaming are the frontolateral and frontal areas.
- It can be helpful for recurrent nightmares.

6 Inroductive Ideas about Lucid Dreaming

Some ideas extracted from sample records for lucid dream induction

Lucid dreaming - awareness while sleeping 

Our brain is responsible through all the actions we take. The thoughts we think, the decisions we make, into habits we develop. However, when it comes to our problems, we blame ourselves, not knowing that we are letting our mental battle dictates our fortune. We often put ourselves into " external locus of control " in which thinking that external forces brings troubles into our lives, but this is not always the case. It's all about our mental battle, it's the battle againts your brain vs. you.

Introduction

Stress is the brain response into difficult situations. It is a state of worry and emotional tension in which causes by certain triggers or undesireable events that our brain feels it can't be control. It has 3 levels that indicates its presence, these are:• Low level: Your brain is calm and relaxed• Moderate: "Fight or Flight" response and changes in certain behaviors• High level: Changes in mental and physical health and overall behavior

What is stress?

Pressure is part of stress and mental health problems. It is a force feeling that our brain react through difficult situations, especially to the things we can't control. Most of the time, the feeling of having pressure leads to negative effects in our mental health, these includes:• Fear and anxiety• Depression• Trauma• Lost of interest and unproductivity• Mental disorder, if not treated as soon as possible

What is pressure?

Stress and pressure have relations to each other, they are both in mental battle in which stress can be control through self treatment while pressure needs self investigation, meaning it can't be control. Stress is made by our mental worries, thoughts or negative feelings that is sometimes we think is true, but just creating a false vision by our brain. It is a brain natural response, aka human nature.Pressure is made by external factors, such as social relationships, financial obligations, plans for the future or self-judgment. Meaning it has a cause that is needed to be fix, not by your own.

Stress and Pressure : Similarities and Comparison

In physics, stress is exerted in certain objects to change its internal structure while pressure is exerted through external that causes objects to form nor destroyed.We can handle stress by tolerating it as part of our development. We need adaptation to certain events to make our body and mind response accordingly. Stress of homework? try seeing yourself in the future when you finally graduated.Handling pressure might be challenging, but by self-observance we can release its tension to lessen its impact. Tired of others expectations? try realizing nobody is perfect, acceptance will help.

Handling your Mental Battle

Blaming yourself won't help, neither blaming others. Take accountability to fix it. The following bullets can help you lessen your mental rampage:• Acceptance you can't control all the things around you. Dolphin can't swim in land, neither eagle can't fly under the ocean. But they see the same beauty of nature. Let it be.• Take it step by step, don't force things to happen, if you know you shouldn't be, do it gradually. You can't eat a whole burger in a single bite, once you do, you'll have trouble digesting it.• Express your feelings, don't surpress it. Free yourself from this burden emotions

What to do when you are already experiencing it now

It is uncomfortable for the brain to experience problems, that's why you feel often tired, unmotivated or have no drive when you are already in 'that' trouble situations. It's all about how your perception, the things you feel you can't control should be place into " Let it be " outcomes. Replacing bad habits will not guarantee but take gradual actions and acceptance will solve it naturally, you need to be mindful on your own decisions. Fix it one step at a time.

Understanding Mental Battle

Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.

Understanding the concepts between stress and pressure, their differences and similarities. How to handle these two are also included in this topic with the help of research to make the sources reliable.

Stress vs. Pressure (Mental Battle)

When we thought of doing something or visiting a new place or taking a decision or making a next moveWe often end up in daunting question, What if it goes wrong ?We think all possibilities for ending up in negative way and mess our mind.

The Question ⁉️

May be in some of the rare cases it can goes in different direction than we expected.But not all the things will end up in a mess.So we should make our mind to face the situation whatever happens atleast it should start from our mind with a small optimistic thinking. 🌀 If we change the way we look at things, the things we look will change 🌀

Wear A Positive Lens

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“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”

As humans we are evolving every single day in both good and bad things ,it's on us what we choose .

Taste Good Among Bad

Tips how I stopped my addictionThe 1st step to stop addiction is to realize that you are actually addicted. Next ,make limits for addiction .At first we will surely exceed our limits .Block all the ways you are tempted . Appreciate every single small step you drift away from your addiction .

Never Lose Hope

When you are tempted to continue your addiction 1. Do exercise so it diverts you .2. Readbooks .3. See feel good movies. 4. Stare at sky and stars .5. Talk to your good friend who helps you in things .

Diversion Tips

Never lose hope Everything changes...

Being addicted to something is good only when the thing you are addicted is good.

How to handle - ADDICTION 

Do not wish for an encounter with the enemy; pray to ALLAH to grant you security; but when you (are forced to) encounter them, exercise patience.

Do not kill any child, any woman, or any elder or sick person.

Do not practice treachery or mutilation.

Do not kill monks in monasteries, and do not kill those sitting in places of worship. And Do not destroy a temple or a church.

Do not destroy villages, towns, cultivated fields and gardens or an inhabited place.

Do not slaughter sheep, camels or other animals except for food.

Do not punish anyone with fire. Do not uproot, burn or cut down fruitful trees.

Do not steal; do not be a coward.

Free the captives; help the hungry and the sick. Be good to the prisoners and feed them.

Do not kill those who surrendered and Do not kill those who run away.

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) repeatedly told the Muslims to be considerate and kind even during battle. Here are 10 Islamic Rules of War Given by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

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The quality of your relationships shapes your well-being and happiness.

According to the Harvard Study of Adult Development, conducted by Dr. Robert J. Waldinger and Dr. Marc Schulz, the strongest factor in determining happiness is not wealth or professional achievements, but rather, the quality of our relationships.
<ul>
<li>The research looked at two generations and collected data on thousands of people.</li>
<li>The most consistent predictor of well-being is not money or career success.</li>
<li>Relationships play a crucial role in our overall happiness and well-being.</li>
<li>Invest time and effort in building and nurturing meaningful relationships to lead a joyful life.</li>
</ul>

The Key to a Happy Life: The Power of Relationships 💗

<ul><li>Adolescence, ages 12-19 – During this period, people begin to form their identity, focusing on the type of person they want to become and what they aspire to in the future. They also contemplate their goals and purpose in life. This stage also involves learning how to navigate new types of relationships and intimacy.</li><li>Young adulthood, ages 20-40 – During this stage, young adults establish their own support systems as they become independent from their parents. They also form new social connections and intimate attachments. It is common for them to question if they are on the right path, </li></ul>

Life Stages

<ul><li>Midlife, ages 41-65 – When people realize that their younger years are behind them, they begin to assess whether there are things they should do differently. They entertain existential questions such as, "Is this all there is?" They may reflect on whether they have truly connected with others and have a sense of meaning and purpose in their life.</li><li>Late life, 66 and older – As people start to view time as more precious and grapple with their own mortality, they develop a deeper appreciation for their existing relationships. </li></ul>

Life Stages (Continue)

Building strong relationships is crucial for a happy life. Make time for your loved ones!
👥 Connect Often:
<ul>
<li>Regularly spend time with friends and loved ones</li>
<li>Make an effort to create meaningful memories together</li>
<li>Show appreciation for the special people in your life</li>
</ul>
💕 Nurturing Connections:
<ul>
<li>Listen with empathy and offer support when needed</li>
<li>Communicate openly and honestly</li>
<li>Celebrate each other's successes and milestones</li>
</ul>

Show You Care: The Power of Quality Connections

Zen master John Tarrant calls attention “the most basic form of love.”

Relationships need to be cultivated and tended. Otherwise, connections with others wither. 
 A good place to begin is to reflect on the quality of your current relationships and how frequently you interact with the people who are important to you. In good quality relationships, attention, care and support are reciprocal, so reflect on how others are showing up for you and you for them. 
<ul>
<li> Acknowledge the importance of nurturing relationships </li>
<li> Reflect on the quality and frequency of your interactions </li>
<li> Show reciprocity by supporting and caring for each other </li>
</ul>

Proactive Relationship Nurturing 💕

<ul>
 <li>Security and Safety – Do you have someone you can rely on and turn to during a challenge?</li>
 <li>Growth and Learning – Who inspires you to pursue your goals?</li>
 <li>Emotional Closeness – Is there one person you confide in the most?</li>
 <li>Shared Experience and Identity Affirmation – Do you have siblings or old friends with whom you've shared identity-forming life experiences?</li>
 <li>Romantic Intimacy – Do you feel satisfied with the degree of intimacy and sexual connection in your life?</li>
 <li>Help and Assistance – Who helps you solve practical problems?</li>
 <li>Relaxation and Fun – Think about the people you enjoy being with.</li>
</ul>

Elements of Good Relationship

If you want to improve your relationship, listen to this Harvard study director's advice:

<ol>
 <li>Love: Vaillant believes that love is one of the keys to happiness.</li>
 <li>Coping Strategies: He also suggests finding healthy ways to cope with life, without pushing love away.</li>
</ol>

By incorporating these two pillars into your relationship, you can create a stronger and happier bond with your partner. 💑

Strengthening Your Relationship: The Pillars of Happiness

“Our emotions need not be our masters; what we think, and how we approach each event in our lives, matters.”

<ul><li>Watch – Take a moment to observe the situation closely and consider all aspects of it. Have you missed anything important?</li><li>Interpret – Identify what's at stake and strive to gain greater insight into why you're feeling strong emotions. Have you made any false assumptions?</li><li>Select – Carefully identify and weigh your options, reflecting on what you hope to accomplish and the best way of doing so.</li><li>Engage – Respond, executing your chosen strategy with skill.</li><li>Reflect – Learn from the incident, reflecting on what went well and what you could do differently next time.</li></ul>

Use the WISER Model to Respond Better to Emotionally Challenging

Strengthen bonds, even in romance, by understanding and empathizing with your partner. Be more present and understanding.Strive to:<ul><li>Understand their feelings and perspective 🧠</li><li>Improve communication skills 🗣️</li><li>Show empathy and support 😊</li></ul> The second practice is letting your partner know you understand why he or she feels a certain way.

Create More Satisfying and Beneficial Relationships by Communica

Studies have shown that children learn how to manage their emotions and relationships first from their families. In order to help children effectively deal with challenges and receive support during times of stress, it is important for families to provide consistent support and warmth.

<ul>
<li>Families that provide support, consistency, and warmth help children learn how to handle challenges and seek support from others</li>
</ul>

Building Strong Families to Support Children's Emotional Develop

Did you know that you spend most of your waking hours working? By the time you're 80, you'll have spent 13 years at work and only 8,800 hours hanging out with friends.
Don't view your job as just a means of getting a paycheck – you can develop authentic and valuable connections with your colleagues!

Maximizing Your Work-Life Balance

The Harvard Study highlights the need for children to learn about relationships in school, in addition to traditional education. Social fitness is essential for overall well-being and should be included in education.
- "3 Rs" of basic education: reading, writing, arithmetic
- "4th R": Relationships
- Social fitness: cultivating healthy interactions

Importance of Human Relationships and the "4th R" in Education

New York Times Bestseller What makes for a happy life, a fulfilling life? A good life? According to the directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, the answer to these questions may be closer than you realize. What makes a life fulfilling and meaningful? The simple but surprising answer is: relationships. The stronger our relationships, the more likely we are to live happy, satisfying, and overall healthier lives. In fact, the Harvard Study of Adult Development reveals that the strength of our connections with others can predict the health of both our bodies and our brains as we go through life. The invaluable insights in this book emerge from the revealing personal stories of hundreds of participants in the Harvard Study as they were followed year after year for their entire adult lives, and this wisdom is bolstered by research findings from this and many other studies. Relationships in all their forms—friendships, romantic partnerships, families, coworkers, tennis partners, book club members, Bible study groups—all contribute to a happier, healthier life. And as The Good Life shows us, it’s never too late to strengthen the relationships you have, and never too late to build new ones. Dr. Waldinger’s TED Talk about the Harvard Study, “What Makes a Good Life,” has been viewed more than 42 million times and is one of the ten most-watched TED talks ever. The Good Life has been praised by bestselling authors Jay Shetty (“Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz lead us on an empowering quest towards our greatest need: meaningful human connection”), Angela Duckworth (“In a crowded field of life advice and even life advice based on scientific research, Schulz and Waldinger stand apart”), and happiness expert Laurie Santos (“Waldinger and Schulz are world experts on the counterintuitive things that make life meaningful”). With warmth, wisdom, and compelling life stories, The Good Life shows us how we can make our lives happier and more meaningful through our connections to others.

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If your social media doesn’t help you earn or learn, burn it.

We have entered an era where people can skip meals, but they cannot resist scrolling through social media. It has become an integral part of our daily lives. 
Nowadays, living without social media seems impossible. Have you ever stopped to think about how it has become such a significant factor in our lives? Not being up to date on social media makes us feel utterly miserable.

Social Media Addiction

Professor Gabriel Egan of De Montfort University explains, "The point about social media is its addictiveness. The fact is, nobody wants to spend hours and hours every day updating their status and seeing what other people think about them. Nobody consciously wants to do that, but these behaviors are themselves addictive."It is quite difficult to escape this web once you are caught in it. We must seize control of these devices and put them to their rightful purposes.

Why Do We Use Social Media The Way We Do?

We use social media to escape reality. It's true; let's accept it. It gives us a sense of pleasure that makes our existence vanish.The psychologists and people who study human behavior have something to say that can answer this question: why do we use social media the way we do?

Social Media and Escaping Reality

Are you addicted to social media? It may be because you seek attention and validation from others. But what if you give it up?<ol><li>You'll experience withdrawal symptoms, just like a smoker quitting nicotine.</li><li>But with time, you'll find yourself longing for different things and people.</li></ol>Give it a try, and see how your perspective changes.

The Surprising Reason Why We Use Social Media

Real life is much more complex than social media life.We sacrifice a lot of areas of our lives to appear desirable on social media, but when we are met with reality, our flaws, shortcomings, and limitations are revealed.Positively, we are free to live a life fully dedicated to our inner peace rather than measuring our value by the amount of likes and comments we receive. We are also freed from the need to act happy even while we are wailing in pain.

Real Life Vs Social Media Life

Without social media, you'll interact with people more and spend less time surfing. You'll focus more on your own life and waste less time comparing to others on social media. A life without social media means living authentically and not through the lens of others. It may be challenging to give up social media, but the benefits are worth it - less FOMO and more real connections with people.

Life Without Social Media

Nothing in the world exists without pros and cons and social media is no exception. Ever wondered why social media is addictive and how would your life look without your presence on social media? If yes? Read these ideas 💡

We have come to an era where people can skip meals but cannot skip scrolling through social media. It has indeed become a vital part of our lives. Life without social media seems inevitable. Have you…

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People ask me all the time: “How do I know I’m pursuing the right dream? How do I know if this is my destiny? How do I know if this is my calling?”And, for me, it’s really simple.If you’re drawn by the outcome, it’s not your dream. If you love the process, it is your dream. If you’re drawn by the outcome, it’s not your destiny. If you love the process, it probably is your destiny.

What is it that draws you and holds you to what you’re doing?

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