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The Wise Insights Forum was created to share with the world wisdom and insights which are not widely known but are important to understand and to improve our thoughts and lives. Some key content areas include wisdom literature, brain and mind, decision-making, science and theories of the universe, spirit and faith (including near-death experiences). Many … Read more

Reprogram Your Mind for Success

  By Stephen Hawley Martin Mind is the Master-power that molds and makes, And Man is Mind, and evermore he takes The tool of thought, and shaping what he wills, Brings forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills— He thinks in secret, and it comes to pass— Environment is but his looking-glass. —James Allen (1864-1912) … Read more

Consciousness Is the Ground of Being

Consciousness

By Stephen Hawley Martin Consciousness is one of two mysteries that have captivated the human imagination for thousands of years. The first mystery is why the universe exists at all. Why is there something rather than nothing? The second is that conscious minds exist to perceive it. An ancient idea is that the mystery of … Read more

What is the Meaning of Life?

“What is the meaning of life?” is one of the oldest human questions, and one asked by millions of people searching online. Sometimes the question grows out of genuine curiosity, and sometimes out of despair when life seems meaningless. It is somewhat more common among teens and young adults who are coming of age and … Read more

‘The Inner Matrix’ In-Depth Book Review – Science-Based Practices to Achieve Personal Mastery And Peace

The Inner Matrix: Leveraging the Art and Science of Personal Mastery to Create Real Life Results is a remarkable new book by Joey Klein that addresses questions such as: Are you plagued by stress or anxiety? Are you searching for greater meaning and purpose? Do you feel as if you’ve professionally or personally plateaued? Do … Read more

The Science of Belief And How Belief Shapes Our Lives

By Bruce Lipton, Ph.D. The Science of Belief … In a Nutshell Many people disregard the role of “belief” in shaping our lives as being some sort of “New Age” malarkey, meaningless nonsense. They emphasize the science of epigenetics that clearly states that environment controls genetics, which in turn, determines the character of our lives. … Read more

Manifestation: Your Life Changing Secret Talent

By Nichole Eaton What if I told you, you had a secret talent? A talent you’ve been consciously and unconsciously using since birth? In this very moment, you have a chance and choice to begin changing everything in your life, whether it’s having more love, more money, more success, or even just more happiness. What … Read more

How To Overcome Anxiety And Panic Attacks

By Buck Lawrimore, Director, Wise Insights Forum Many people are bothered by anxiety and panic attacks. In today’s high-stress world, anxiety is as common as headaches, and panic attacks are often involved. When I was in my 20’s, I suffered terribly from anxiety and panic attacks. This evolved into agoraphobia, fear of leaving home (literally … Read more

How To Have More Self-Control – Review Of “Your Future Self Will Thank You” by Drew Dyck

your future self

your future self

Your Future Self Will Thank You – Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible and Brain Science (A Guide for Sinners, Quitters and Procrastinators)” is a delightful summary of an important topic produced by Drew Dyck of Moody Publishers in 2019. 

Dyck writes with humor, self-deprecation and insight as he shares his own hard battles with self-control, drawing on wisdom from ancient sources, the Bible and modern science to enlighten the reader and share valuable information about how to live a better life.

Citing the centuries-old writings of Philo, Dyck was struck by the concept that self-control can be “a foundation for the soul.” 

“Self-control isn’t just one good character trait, a nice addition to the pantheon of virtue,” Dyck writes ( p. 15). “It’s foundational. Not because it’s more important than other virtues, but because the others rely upon it…. The theologian Thomas Aquinas called temperance (another word for self-control) a cardinal virtue. He taught that none of the other virtues—including humility, meekness, mercy, and steadfastness—could be developed without it.” 

“In one of the most beautiful passages in all of Scripture, the apostle Paul lists self-control alongside core virtues like love, joy and peace as among the ‘fruits of the Spirit’ (Gal 5:22),” Dyck reports. “We tend to think of self-control as a strictly human enterprise, but Scripture describes self-control as a product of being connected to God. It’s something that grows when your life is rooted in divine reality. In fact, if it’s missing, your faith may be a ruse. No fruit, no root” (p.19).

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A Map of the Brain Can Tell What You’re Reading About According to Latest Research

Color-coded maps of the brain show the semantic similarities during listening (top) and reading (bottom). (Image by Fatma Deniz) Too busy or lazy to read Melville’s Moby Dick or Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina? That’s OK. Whether you read the classics, or listen to them instead, the same cognitive and emotional parts of the brain are likely … Read more