Created on Sunday, 29 March 2009 13:23
The end of a relationship can be difficult. Whether you are the one who initiates the break-up or if are on the receiving end of it, this book is a helpful tool to move you through the grieving 
process.
Articles with the Tag Psychology
M. Scott Peck, M.D. – People Of The Lie
Created on Thursday, 26 March 2009 21:11
“When science discovers the center of the Universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to find out they are not it.” — Bernard Baily
Last updated: February 12, 2025 at 05:32 am
If you have ever experienced or been approached by people who seem to have a hidden agenda you will benefit greatly from this book. In People Of The Lie, M. Scott Peck, M.D. explains how and why: 
1. The evil hide their motives with lies.
2. Evil people want to appear to be good.
3. When confronted by evil, the wisest and most secure adult will usually experience confusion.
4. Evil seeks to discourage others to think for themselves, i.e. fosters dependency.
5. To oppose evil we must have an ongoing dedication to Reality at all costs.
I agree that to be mentally healthy we must believe what is true and only what is true. After reading this book you will be better equipped to deal with people who cause strife and confusion. It will also help you identify thought patterns where you are lying to yourself.
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Additional information added on 12 February 2025
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Peter McWilliams – You can’t afford the luxury of a negative thought
Created on Thursday, 26 March 2009 21:05
This excellent book is divided into 2 parts: The disease and the cure and the latter consists of 3 sections: Accentuate the Positive, Eliminate the Negative and Latch onto the Affirmative. It 
explains the fight or flight response, the effect thoughts have on the body and the question of death. It also deals with mourning and has a useful section on depression.
Peter McWilliams – Life 101
Created on Thursday, 26 March 2009 21:23
Three things about this book that stand out:
1. The authors have a unique writing 
style which makes it feel like they are people you know well, who are talking to you about life at a dinner table.
2. You can open the book anywhere and start reading without losing the gist of what the authors are saying. The hundreds of topics are written in an independent way that makes it easy to read any one of them without missing anything that the authors are trying to communicate. There are plenty of proverbs, quotes, and deep philosophical insights into each topic. (the topics are not more than 2-3 pages long).
3. The most striking thing about the book is the way in which the authors address each and every subject. They talk about things that most of us have been taught not to discuss in public. Some of their statements sound like cliches, but somehow the authors manage to keep the words in each topic interconnected and not out of place.