* I am not referring to it as being the most important thing to them, nor the top priority in their lives, just something they do better than in other parts of the world.
To "mind****" means to systematically lie with intent to profit, often involving creating the impression that the deceived one will gain some good from it. The deception is not dis... moreTo "mind****" means to systematically lie with intent to profit, often involving creating the impression that the deceived one will gain some good from it. The deception is not discovered till its way too late. Some people even die having never realised the lie (eg the Red Barn cult.)
The process of recovery from a mind**** may require professional help, and typically involves intense and disturbing emotion, such as shock, confusion, or fear.Researchers now say that any ordinary person can be conned in this way; one does not have to be especially gullible or naive because the perpetrators are highly skilled at what they do. Have you ever had an experience like this? If so, how did you recover? If you have avoided one or more - how did you recognise the signs? Did you tell the person (or group) what you honestly thought? Did you blow the whistle? less
What was or has been your style?Are you surrounded by chaos and uncertainty but yearn for calm and tranquility?Or has your life been one of comfortable certainty while wishing for ... moreWhat was or has been your style?Are you surrounded by chaos and uncertainty but yearn for calm and tranquility?Or has your life been one of comfortable certainty while wishing for excitement, a brake from the routine?
And after finding this gif, I read an article about the young actor here (in January of 2017, though; the boy is obviously an adult now) receiving over 12 months of prison time for... moreAnd after finding this gif, I read an article about the young actor here (in January of 2017, though; the boy is obviously an adult now) receiving over 12 months of prison time for a road rage incident.
