The human frontal cortex, together with the differentiated ego-consciousness which it permits, renders the human being more free of the archetypal programme than any other animal. We can be much more flexible about which aspects of the programme we live out in reality. Archetypal imperatives are not absolute: experience transforms them into modes compatible with the living circumstances of the individual. …The crucial thing is that [we] consciously embrace the realities of [our] situation and actively make use of whatever archetypal opportunities there are. This includes embracing modes of life previously regarded as perverse.
….. Dr. Anthony Stevens, Archetypes: A Natural History of the Self.
Filed under: Psychoanalyses, not strictly Myspace related, note to self
While I am taking care of some stuff around the house, this seems appropriate. Hell, I might even print myself a copy tomorrow at work!
10 Ways to Do More by Focusing on the Essentials from lifehack.org.
These days our lives are busier than ever. We work more than ever. We are more stressed and exhausted than ever before. And yet we get less done and are not as happy.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
The problem is that we are overloaded with information and tasks, and we try to get everything done instead of just the most essential things. Solution: focus on only the essential, eliminate the rest, and allow yourself to get into that beautiful state known as “flow”.
And although it can be hard to give up all the busy-ness that we’ve grown accustomed to, the change will have tremendous benefits on our sanity, our stress levels, our happiness, and yes, our productivity.
Here are 10 simple ways to be more productive with less effort.
Filed under: I am going to Mad Mex after this post, note to self
