The Pitfalls of Being Human

About the Book

The imperative question presented in this book is: Can our mind obey us when we do not like the thoughts which cross our mind? If we try to stop disturbing thoughts, often the mind will do the opposite, dwelling on those thoughts, and defying our wishes. Artists get rid of all unnecessary materials to form an art object. Likewise, we need to get rid of all the unnecessary conflicts which keep swimming in our mind, and hold onto the essential part of life. In other words, we polish our inner psyche, by cultivating the garden of our mind and removing all the weeds. We as humans have the capacity to clean the landscape of our mind and bring a different set of emotions to the scene. That is how we progressed from animalistic sensations to being creative individuals.

About the Author

Dr.Talib Kafaji, an immigrant from the Middle East, completed his higher education at the University of Northern Colorado, where he obtained a doctorate degree in psychology. He has worked in several countries in the Middle East, as well as being a licensed practicing psychologist in the State of Michigan and an adjunct professor at Wayne State University and Detroit University. Through his research , he has interviewed thousands of people to develop a clear perspective of human nature. Dr.Kafaji’s other books are Inward Journey, The Psychology of The Arab, The Triumph Over the Mediocre Self, Contemplative Thoughts in Human Nature: Observations on Human Destructive Tendencies, and The Sly Mind: The Structure of Human Mind and its refusal to be Controlled.