In the “Psyche and the Unconscious” category, discover the latest articles, psychological analyses, and symbolic interpretations of lived experiences, the individual unconscious, and mental dynamics—a guide to a deeper understanding of the human psyche and the hidden maps of the mind.
Understanding Persistent Cognitive Patterns and the Hidden Grip of the Primal Brain Many people assume their choices are rational—who they marry, where they work, how they live. But in reality, a hidden force beneath the surface of awareness often shapes these persistent decisions: the primal brain. 🧠 The Dual-Mind Model: One Brain for Survival, One…
In recent years, theories such as Self-Determination Theory (SDT) have emerged as key frameworks for understanding human motivation. Rooted in concepts like autonomy, competence, and relatedness, these theories have opened up new horizons for designing educational, organizational, and social environments—settings that aim to cultivate intrinsic motivation and support human flourishing. However, as these theories are…
Abstract: This article, by analyzing a bipolar unconscious pattern, explores depression not merely as an emotional experience, but as a disrupted psychological system in processing and validating internal data. The “divide-by-two” dynamic is not just a behavioral tactic, but a mechanism for reconfiguring the field of experienced data. Simultaneously, the presence of an inner demeaning…
When AI starts to act like a psyche, it’s time to ask: what exactly is it echoing? For years, I’ve searched for a bridge between symbolic cognition and algorithmic modeling—a way to render human behavior not as cold data points, but as meaning-making acts embedded in lived tensions. The Centaur model, introduced in Nature (July…
In many traditional, kinship-based societies, the adventure of identity and personal belonging is like a complex and delicate game: a place where being part of the group strengthens a person, but sometimes comes at the cost of wearing away the corners of one’s authentic self. In such environments, the need for “belonging” and the desire…
A Morning of Fatigue and Children’s Laughter I woke up groggy to the sound of children laughing. As usual, they were bursting with energy; their laughter filled the entire kitchen. Sometimes I wish I had even half of their energy! Suspended Energy and the Psyche: A Moment Between Acceptance and Action Modern psychology reveals that…
Many of us have experienced, often unintentionally, denying certain realities of life: wounds we ignore, desires we don’t accept, or unresolved knots that linger. But did you know that these denied aspects of the mind, sooner or later, reappear as fate or as unwanted repetitive patterns in our lives? This bitter but enlightening fact is…
The information you now possess isn’t merely a scientific fact about brain anatomy—it activates a new way to “redefine yourself.” Our mind often assumes it is made up only of the conscious, rational, decision-making part—the part that centers in the brain and cerebral cortex. Yet, neuroanatomical reality tells a different story: the principal site for…
Problem description: “I’m so tired, so unsettled. I’m extremely attached to someone I love deeply. It’s about everything that’s been and is in my mind. But I’m suffering a lot, I feel bad. If I stay, I have to endure constant pain; if I leave, I’m tormented by their absence.” Analysis Using Unconscious Symbolic Processing…
Problem Statement: “I feel like whenever I face a problem, there’s no one who truly understands me or supports me. Even in my family, they mostly expect things from me rather than offering support. This feeling of loneliness really bothers me and sometimes leads to depression.” Analysis Based on the Unconscious Symbolic Processing Method (USPT)…