The Dalai Lama...

when asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered “Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.”

The Dalai Lama was spot on, as expected. So how can we change our habits and break such patterns? I personally know that I often fall into these traps, much to my dismay. This way of life may be engrained in society, but we can change our thoughts and behaviors in order to try and be here now. 

Psychology is a science that allows us to challenge our current motives and actions, letting us stretch the power of imagination and the mind. It is empirically proven that through mechanisms such as cognitive behavioral therapy and being aware of our thoughts, we can look at ways to think positively and live in the moment. Yes, it’s hard, and all of humanity struggles with what the Dalai Lama outlined at one point or another. However the silver lining is the field of psychology— which is in essence, what makes it so attractive to me. Hopefully this blog will show you different facets of psychology and all of the beauty, quirkiness and potential in it.