i·con·o·clast: We are all critics of sorts … at least those of us who think independently and question the information bombarding our senses from every direction every single day. It can be a form of dissension to question our institutions, friends, families and government in order to better understand who we are and where weContinue reading “i·con·o·clast”
Category Archives: Words Matter
Revisionist History
* Revisionist History refers to framing a historical figure, event or narrative in a distorted and dishonest way in order to advance a particular political or social agenda. Evidence is often ignored, minimized or erased that would prove or disprove an argument. Those invested in Revisionist History often claim they are defending history from peopleContinue reading “Revisionist History”
Indoctrinate
*** *** *** Closely linked to its source, the Latin verb docēre which means “to teach,” the word indoctrinate first appeared in English in the 17th century. Therefore, indoctrinate (v) means the process of “teaching” a person or group to only accept a set of ideas, beliefs and opinions from a particular group’s perspective andContinue reading “Indoctrinate”
un·veil
/// \\\ To remove a veil or covering and expose publicly To show or announce the hidden or unknown often for the first time \\\ /// /// \\\ 2022 has definitely un·veiled the unseen, hidden or unknown. All is being laid open and bare. As TrUth triggers transparency, our beliefs and actions (past, present andContinue reading “un·veil”
Projection
As humans, we can all use different psychological defense mechanisms to protect our egos and feelings when triggered – – guilt, shame, hurt, angry, jealous, envious etc. The one most mentioned in today’s lexicon is the word – projection. Psychological projection is a common behavior in which someone attributes their own character traits, emotions, intentions,Continue reading “Projection”
keeping it one hunnit
What does it mean to “Keep it 100”, also sometimes referred to as one “hunnit”, especially in 2022? Keeping it 100 is a slang phrase similar to an older colloquialism favored in the streets (remember the “keep it real” phrase) but it is even more widespread in the public lexicon. It generally means to stayContinue reading “keeping it one hunnit”
e*n*m*e*s*h*m*e*n*t
“Enmeshment” is a therapeutic term frequently used in family therapy to describe a relationship pattern between two or more individuals in which personal boundaries are unclear and permeable. This relationship pattern is often unhealthy, dysfunctional and anxiety producing on an emotional level. Participates are overly connected with an often unstated expectation to save or meetContinue reading “e*n*m*e*s*h*m*e*n*t”
METAcognition
Mid 2021, the one word that best resonates for me is METAcognition. What does it mean and how does it relate to our current individual and collective mental state? Cognition is generally thought of as one’s ability to process information. It is a culmination of your past knowledge and experiences gained via life and culturalContinue reading “METAcognition”
CHANGE
Personified in ACTIONS – Phase I 2021 ***No Definition Needed***
ascension
The word ascension (noun) is derived from the Latin word ascendere, meaning “to mound, ascend or to go up.” Change is required indeed! What can one expect the higher you rise? +++ ++++++ +++++++++ Is the sky always the limit?
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