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Self-deception is an art that has been practiced since the dawn of human history. It involves lying to oneself in order to avoid facing the truth or to make oneself feel better about a situation. Although self-deception can be beneficial in certain respects, it can also be extremely detrimental. In this article, we will explore the art of self-deception, its consequences, and techniques for overcoming it. Self-deception is essentially a form of denial—one is consciously ignoring aspects of a situation in order to feel better or less anxious about it. This often happens when one does not have the courage or the capacity to face the truth. For example, a person who is living beyond their means might choose to ignore the fact that they are accumulating debt in order to avoid confronting the reality of their financial situation. The consequences of self-deception can be severe, particularly if the source of the deception is a bad habit. Lying to oneself can lead to a skewed perception of r...

The beauty of the human mind The beauty of the human mind is truly remarkable. It is capable of incredible feats, from creating works of art to solving complex mathematical equations. It has enabled us to explore and understand the world around us and make it a better place.  The mind's capacity to learn is unparalleled. It is able to quickly process information and identify patterns, allowing us to draw conclusions and assumptions that can help guide our decisions. It can differentiate between different ideas and weigh them against one another, helping us make informed choices. The power of the mind is such that it can form new connections and ideas, leading to creative solutions and innovations. Additionally, the mind's ability to store and retrieve information allows us to remember details that may be immensely useful in making decisions.  The mind also helps us interpret and make sense of our environment. It helps us recognize objects and people, process emotions, and unde...

 Occasionally, we come across a kind of person who always puts his remarks up against our expectations. Such a person may be titled ironically as Mr. Cognizant.  Mr. Cognizant has a look of his own: simply dressed, buttoned up, hair pressed and a cunning smile on his face. He puts a glance at you like an entrepreneur and passes his judgments frankly.  If you are wearing black trousers, he says: " Ah! This color doesn't suit you. Why don't you try white? You might look a bit better instead."  And if you are wearing white he says otherwise. Likewise, he always disagrees with your ideas and plans declaring you a bit immature who needs proper guidance from a cognizant like himself. He disapproves of your choices of color, material, or taste and promptly shares with you his invaluable unique experiences and innovative ideas about a successful life; on the contrary, failure, an utterly incompatible person in society. I met a cognizant one day. He instantly asked about my s...