SunsetPsyche - November 2024 Play Piano Till Death - God Save Us. PODCAST from Sunset Piano.
What is SunsetPsyche? – I like to explore the inner landscapes of the mind, soul, and universe against the warm glow of the setting sun.
Just like a silhouetted figure in the sunset, I stand on the edge of understanding, embracing but a tiny fraction of the mysteries of life and the universe with open arms.
Here, I dive deep into Philosophy, Psychology, Theology, Mental Health, Spirituality and so much more, asking the big questions about life's purpose, consciousness, and existence.
Join me as I journey into the depths of human thought and emotion, searching for meaning in life’s fleeting moments.
Let the sunset be your reminder that, like the sun, we are ever-transforming – and always in search of enlightenment.
I recently did a video about Schadenfreude, and the joy of justice. The word Schadenfreude, that comes from German, combining Schaden, meaning 'harm,' and Freude, meaning 'joy.' But don't worry, it's not as sinister as it sounds. Psychologists believe that Schadenfreude is a natural response rooted in our social instincts.
I also did a video about Precocious Gorgeousness. I find this an interesting phrase, used to describe someone that displays beauty, charm, or allure at an unusually early stage.
It refers metaphorically to anything that’s impressively or surprisingly beautiful or refined "ahead of its time"—like young talent in art, music, or another field where skill captivates others unexpectedly.
One Final Thought: Where the term Narcissist comes from.
In Greek mythology, Narcissus is a beautiful young man who falls in love with his own reflection in a pool of water:
Narcissus is the son of the nymph Liriope and the river god Cephissus.
A prophet told Liriope that Narcissus would live a long life if he never recognized himself. Narcissus was cruel to those who sought his affection, and rejected the love of the nymph Echo.
While hunting, Narcissus bent down to drink from a spring and fell in love with his own reflection. He pined away and died, and the flower that bears his name grew where he died.
This is Symbolism. Narcissus's story is a tale of unrequited love and self-obsession. The term "narcissism" comes from the character of Narcissus, and describes a personality style that is self-centered.
The term "narcissistic personality disorder" is also based on the myth, and describes a condition characterized by excessive need for attention, grandiosity, and an inability to empathize.
Cultural Influence. The story of Narcissus was popular in Roman art, and was a source of inspiration for Renaissance and later responses to the myth. Sigmund Freud used the myth as a symbol of self-absorption in his psychoanalytical concept of narcissism.
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