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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- Critical Thinking: Is It Easy For The Media To Manipulate People's Emotions? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that the mainstream media doesn’t need to prove that what they sell is the truth in order to influence people; the only thing that it needs to do is to make sure that people see the information. What this comes down to is that once someone has been exposed to a certain view, it ...
Views: 820 - Critical Thinking: Is It Harder For Someone To Think Clearly When They Get Too Passionate? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that there are people who come across as passionate and those who don’t. However, even if one doesn’t come cross in this way, it doesn’t mean that this reflects their true nature. What it could come down to is that they prefer to keep this side of them hidden, and this could ...
Views: 1406 - Critical Thinking: Is It Normal For Children To Have Gender Identity Issues? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn recent years, a lot has been said about children who have gender identity issues. It doesn’t end there though, as a lot of exposure has been given to adults who are also going through the same experience. Confusion If one has heard a lot about this, they could wonder what is going on, ...
Views: 1289 - Critical Thinking: Is It Time For Humanity To Become Aware Of The Law Of Correspondence? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is not uncommon for someone to believe that what is going on ‘out there’ is the problem. Consequently, what is going on ‘out there’ will need to change in order for the world to change, and, if it doesn’t, this won’t happen. It could be said that it will be perfectly ...
Views: 455 - Critical Thinking: Is It Time For Humanity To Create A New Story? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to what is taking place in the world, the mainstream media is at hand to inform people. This source generally creates the impression that what they have to say is the truth. Most, if not all, of what this source focuses on is negative and so, if someone spends a lot of time ...
Views: 546 - Critical Thinking: Is It Time For Humanity To Heal Their Shadow? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to hear that they have a shadow, they could end up thinking about the dark shape that appears when their body intercepts the rays from the sun. They may remember that there was a time when they didn’t realise that this shadow was connected to them or why it appeared, most likely ...
Views: 347 - Critical Thinking: Is It Time For Humanity To Realise That They Are Co-Creators Of Their Reality? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperAt this point in time, it can seem as though the world is in a mess and that it will only get worse. As a result of what appears to be taking place, it can be normal for someone to feel helpless and hopeless. When it comes to how they currently perceive the world, what can play a big part is ...
Views: 512 - Critical Thinking: Is It Time For Humanity To Realise That They Have An Unconscious Mind? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIf the average person was asked to explain what it means to be human, they could say that it involves having a physical body and an intellect or something similar. Therefore, who they are will be a combination of what is going on in their head and what keeps this part of them in place. By ...
Views: 323 - Critical Thinking: Is It Time For Humanity To Realise They Are Walking Creators? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperAs a result of the pandemic, a large part of humanity has spent a lot of time feeling powerless and hopeless. Fortunately, as time has passed, some people have been able to move beyond this experience. Sadly, there are others who haven’t been able to move beyond this experience. Still, even ...
Views: 396 - Critical Thinking: Is It Time For Humanity To Understand How Defence Mechanisms Work? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperFor some people, usually, those who are into self-development or study psychology, for example, defence mechanisms are something that they are familiar with. This is not to say that they will always be aware of when they are using one or a few of them, though. It simply means that they will ...
Views: 528 - Critical Thinking: Is It Wrong For A Man To Approach A Woman? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a brand released a short film a little while ago focusing on ‘Toxic masculinity’, a lot was said about how it demonized men in general. One part of the short film that stood out for a lot of people was where men were lined up in front of BBQs, with this being a clear example of men who had ...
Views: 815 - Critical Thinking: Is Putin A Manifestation Of Humanity’s Shadow? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperWith what is taking place in Ukraine and the damage that is being done, it can seem as though the main problem is the president of Russia – Vladimir Putin. The reason for this is that he is at the forefront of what is taking place. So, if he was to change his mind and put an end to what is ...
Views: 385 - Critical Thinking: Is Someone A Misogynist If They Criticize A Woman? - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man was to do something wrong, he might end up being criticised for what he has done. It could then be said that the reason he is being criticised is due to what he has done, as opposed to the fact that he is a man. Part of Life One way of looking at this would be to say that this is ...
Views: 1366 - Critical Thinking: Is Someone Deluded If They See Themselves As Being ‘Awake’? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperThere are people who see themselves as being ‘awake' and even ‘high vibration’ and, in their eyes, it can be essential for other people to ‘wake up’ and to even ‘raise their vibration’. This can be seen as a key part of what will change what is taking place on this earth. Someone like this ...
Views: 551 - Critical Thinking: Is Someone Self-Absorbed If They Are Always Outraged? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, there are plenty of people who are offended just about every time they go online, and, the same thing can take place when they are in the real world. This can be because they have seen something has had an effect on them directly, or it might be due to another reason. Two ...
Views: 1342 - Critical Thinking: Is The Alternative Media Just As Bad As The Mainstream Media? - by Submitted on May 08, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperFor quite some time now, there has been another news source for people to pay attention to, and this source is often called the alternative media. Unlike the mainstream media, this source generally disseminates their news online. So, if someone wants to hear more from this source of ...
Views: 1104 - Critical Thinking: Is The Coronavirus Allowing Some People To Mask Their Unresolved Trauma? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperFor some people, what is going on has been all-consuming, with it being hard for them to function. For others, what is going on hasn’t been something that has totally consumed their mind, with it being possible for them to carry on living their life. There are then, of course, those who are ...
Views: 362 - Critical Thinking: Is The Coronavirus Being Used To Divide People? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperBefore the contagion came onto the scene, it wouldn’t be right to say that, as a whole, there was harmony on earth. There were numerous things that a number of people were fighting over. For example, there was the battle between some men and women and between those who belong to one religion ...
Views: 321 - Critical Thinking: Is The Coronavirus Forcing Some People To Face Themselves? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperFor a long time now, the world has been moving forward and it seemed as though nothing could stop it. Now, though, due to the coronavirus, the world is rapidly coming to a standstill. Of course, the world was moving before and it is still moving now; what has changed is that a lot of the ...
Views: 784 - Critical Thinking: Is The Disharmony ‘Out There’ A Reflection Of The Disharmony That Is Taking Place Internally? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to what is currently taking place in the world, it is clear that it is not a very harmonious time. Due to the measures that have been put in place, irrespective of if they are the right ones, the world has been totally disrupted. If it was said that the world would be thrown ...
Views: 657 - Critical Thinking: Is The Establishment Only Interested In Silencing Dissenters? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperA little while ago, three public figures tried to enter the UK, only to end up behind bars for a few days. These people were seen as a threat due to the views that they had, and this meant that they had to go somewhere else once they were released. An Odd Scenario If this is taken at ...
Views: 1028 - Critical Thinking: Is The External Chaos A Reflection Of What Is Taking Place Inside The Collective Consciousness? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperAt this point in time, and for a little while now, there is a lot of upheaval in the world. A number of years ago, a virus, which was said to have first been identified in an outbreak in Wuhan, soon spread all over the world. And, just as things were starting to return to a ‘new normal’, ...
Views: 381 - Critical Thinking: Is The External World Showing Humanity What They Need To Heal? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperWith what appears to be going on in the world, it can be normal for someone to feel helpless and deflated. It can seem as though everything is getting worse and that there is nothing that can be done. This can be what will take place is someone routinely consumes the mainstream media and even ...
Views: 457 - Critical Thinking: Is The Feminine Seen As Being Inferior To The Masculine In Today’s World? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperIn most, if not all societies around the world there is typically a focus on the doing, so taking action and getting things done. As a result of this, the other side of this, the being, is rarely given much consideration. It is often as though the only thing that matters is achieving things ...
Views: 538 - Critical Thinking: Is The Focus On External Problems Distracting Humanity From The Inner Work That Needs To Be Done? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to what is going on in the world at this point in time, there is no shortage of problems. There are the problems that are regularly spoken about by the mainstream media and those that are rarely, if ever, mentioned. Additionally, there are problems that are not mentioned by this ...
Views: 569 - Critical Thinking: Is The Hollywood Harassment Scandal Being Used To Demonize All Men? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperDue to what has been taking place in Hollywood recently, a lot has been said about the people who were involved. It hasn’t stopped there, though, as there are also people who have taken a completely different approach. One Focus When this happens, someone can say that this shows what men ...
Views: 1198 - Critical Thinking: Is The Liberal Media ‘Good’ And The Gutter Press ‘Bad’? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIn a number of countries around the world there are media channels that are often seen as being purveyors of the truth, while there are other media channels that are often seen as being peddlers of lies. Consequently someone can pay attention to certain sources and believe that they are being ...
Views: 864 - Critical Thinking: Is The Mainstream Media A Manifestation Of Victim Consciousness? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a lot of people who look towards the mainstream media to keep them informed about what is taking place in the world. And, thanks to modern-day technology, it is easier than ever before for this source to do this. As long as someone has a Smartphone, then, this source can keep them ...
Views: 494 - Critical Thinking: Is The Mainstream Media The Puppet Master Of The Masses? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was asked if they could remember a time when the mainstream media has lied, it might not take them long to think of something. In fact, a number of examples of when this has taken place could enter their mind. As a result of this, they might not simply accept what this source comes ...
Views: 548 - Critical Thinking: Is The Mainstream Media The Real Virus? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone has been paying a lot of attention to the mainstream media over the last two years, there is the chance that they will have a certain view of the Coronavirus and all the variants that have and are likely to appear as time goes by. As far as they are concerned, this virus and its ...
Views: 344 - Critical Thinking: Is The Media Using Humanities Creative Energy To Manifest A Certain Reality? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone wanted to find out about what is taking place around them and in the world at large, they could end up looking towards the mainstream media. Most likely, this is what they will have done for most of their life. It is then not that they have taken a deeper look into this source and ...
Views: 427 - Critical Thinking: Is The Pandemic A Manifestation Of What Is Held In The Collective Consciousness? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperOn one level, there is what is going on in the world and the impact that this is having on humanity. Of course, it wouldn’t be accurate to say that everyone has and is being affected in the same way. There are those who have lost a lot and those who have gained a lot. For example, it has been ...
Views: 331 - Critical Thinking: Is The Purpose Of The Coronavirus To Terrorise People? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that Covid-19 first started to have an impact at the start of December 2019, hence why there is a 19 in the name. This was in China and, for a number of weeks after this, most countries around the world carried on as normal. However, as the weeks went by and it became clear ...
Views: 687 - Critical Thinking: Is The Term 'Manspreading' An Example Of The Misandry That Exists In The World? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf a woman came across a man who is taking up two seats on a bus or a train, for instance, she could end up saying to herself that this is an example of ‘manspreading’. What this is likely to show is that she is a feminist, or she may just have been conditioned by feminism to see the world ...
Views: 836 - Critical Thinking: Is The Virus Known As The Victim Mentality Undermining Peoples Mental Health? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIn recent years, both the mainstream media and the government have said a lot about “mental health” and how people need to look after this part of them. Mainstream society offers a number of different ways for someone to do this. One option that is often put forward is for them to talk about ...
Views: 358 - Critical Thinking: Is The World A Manifestation Of Our Unresolved Fears? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to something that someone fears, there are at least two things that they can do. One option is for them to face what they fear and resolve it; another option is for them to avoid what they fear and to try to make sure that what they fear doesn’t take place. Not only can someone ...
Views: 612 - Critical Thinking: Is The World The Way It Is Because Humanity Is In A Traumatised State? - by Submitted on May 15, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperAs a result of the contagion that has had a big impact on numerous countries around the world, a lot has been said about what is going on. Like most events, there is not just one view of what is going on. There are views floating around that can appear to be believable, while there are other ...
Views: 666 - Critical Thinking: Is There A Lot Of Rage Held In The Collective Unconscious? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to what has been taking place in America and other parts of the world, it is clear to see that a lot of people are enraged. To use an analogy; it is as though a number of small volcanoes have erupted and have continued to erupt as the weeks and months have gone by. Still, in the ...
Views: 547 - Critical Thinking: Is There A Lot Of Toxic Shame Held In The Collective Unconscious? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that out of all of the emotions that someone can experience, shame is the hardest one to handle. The reason for this is that when someone experiences shame, they can feel bad and worthless. It doesn’t end there, though, as their inner world can collapse and they can have the ...
Views: 405 - Critical Thinking: Is There A War On Consciousness? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, most people live in countries that provide around the clock news coverage. Thanks to this, there is no reason why any of the citizenries who live in a country like this need to miss out on what is going on. When someone pays attention to the mainstream news source, or even an ...
Views: 513 - Critical Thinking: Is There An Attack On Femininity? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperFor a little while now, it has been pointed out that masculinity is under attack. What has added even more weight to this is that the American Psychological Association (APA) has said that ‘traditional masculinity’ is a problem. So, regardless of whether the word ‘toxic’ or ‘traditional’ is ...
Views: 1340 - Critical Thinking: Is What Is Taking Place In The World A Reflection Of What Is Held Inside The Collective Consciousness? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperA little while ago, there were lockdowns in place that prevented millions of people from being able to carry on as normal. The main purpose of these lockdowns was said to have been to try to stop the virus from spreading. Since then, there has been a war between Russia and Ukraine. And, to go ...
Views: 287 - Critical Thinking: Is ‘Climate Change’ Just Another Way For The Establishment To Enslave Humanity? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIn recent weeks, a lot of ‘activists’ have been holding up traffic and laying on the ground, amongst other things, in order to get their point across. To these people, it is crystal clear that the planet is not in a good way, which is why they are going out of their way to get this point across ...
Views: 767 - Critical Thinking: Is ‘Toxic Masculinity’ The Reason Why Some Men Don't Express How They Feel? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man behaves in a negative or destructive manner, it is often put down to ‘toxic masculinity’. This is something that a feminist on TV can come out with, as well as someone who isn’t a feminist. Now, it could be said that this is because feminists have a good understanding of what is ...
Views: 2309 - Critical Thinking: Should Everyone Be Able To Vote? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperEver since it became clear that the United Kingdom would withdraw from the European Union, a lot of people have said that not everyone should be able to vote. Unsurprisingly, this is a viewpoint that appears to be primarily held by the people who wanted the United Kingdom to stay in the European ...
Views: 920 - Critical Thinking: Should Germans Feel Guilty For What Happened In The Past? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperAfter the first and second world war, Germany had to pay back a lot of money in reparations. According to some accounts, this money has now been paid off, but there are other voices out there who claim that more money still needs to be paid. Along with the price that Germany has had to pay ...
Views: 830 - Critical Thinking: Should People Be Punished For What Their Ancestors Did? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is not unusual for someone to believe that certain people should be punished for what their ancestors did. When someone has this view, it can be due to what they have picked up from the education system and the mainstream media. This doesn’t mean that someone like this will ...
Views: 1177 - Critical Thinking: Was Everything Fine Before Trump Became President? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperDue to Trump’s visit to England, he has received more media coverage than usual, and this has also meant that certain people have spent more time talking about him than they usually would. It is as though some people can’t stop thinking about Trump; their whole life appears to revolve around ...
Views: 1059 - Critical Thinking: Was George Orwell A Prophet? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, George Orwell or 1984 is often mentioned when it comes to what is taking place in the world. The reason for this is that today’s world is becoming more oppressive as time goes by. In the book, he goes into great detail to illustrate what it is like to live under a totalitarian ...
Views: 1053 - Critical Thinking: Was The Recent Pandemic An Example Of How Humanity Can Be Victimised By Their Own Repressed Darkness? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperNow that the dust has started to settle, numerous questions have been asked about why certain things were done at the height of the pandemic. For example, it has been said that the masks that were mandatory didn’t make any difference. And, along with this, it has been said that the public was ...
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