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The Spiritual Psychology of Self-love: The good, the bad, the ugly

Are you ready to unravel the intricacies of self-love? This blog post takes us on a journey through the evolution of self-love in Western society, from a moral sin to a trendy topic. While loving ourselves is the foundation for well-being, our cultural obsession with it may have unintended consequences. This post dives into its psychology, uncovers toxic aspects, and explores its contribution to the loneliness and narcissistic epidemics that define our era.

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Psychology

The Psychology of Magical Thinking

Our tendency to overestimate our control over outcomes, known as the illusion of control bias, makes us susceptible to magical thinking. Magical thinking can be helpful in certain situations, but for the most part it hinders growth and leads to blind optimism and delusional thinking. This leaves us vulnerable to getting exploited by cults and con artists who use manipulation tactics to exploit this bias. To protect against this bias, doubt and discernment are key, allowing for critical thinking and openness to different perspectives.

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