The Joys and Perils of Curiosity

The Joys and Perils of Curiosity

About the Event Curiosity and a hunger for knowledge, information or experience are very alive, but often criticized, as in the old proverb, “Curiosity killed the cat.” We are often hooked by our curiosity, the dopamine hunger for the next revelation, the next...
Comparing vs. Radical Acceptance

Comparing vs. Radical Acceptance

About the Event Why do we continually compare things, especially ourselves with others? Why are comparisons so painful? What happens in the brain when we occupy ourselves with this largely useless pursuit? Do we receive a brain reward when we make comparisons? Join...
Shyness and Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)

Shyness and Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)

About the Event Are you or someone you love shy? Is there a difference between shyness and social anxiety? What about introversion – are shyness and introversion the same thing? What about being a highly sensitive person, how does that fit into the picture? And...
Lying and Telling the Truth

Lying and Telling the Truth

About the Event Can the brain tell the difference between a lie and the truth? What about our immune system – does telling the truth help our immune system function? Why does complex truth help us more than other expressions? Can we be too honest? What are the gifts...