Dr. Michael Laitman To Change the World – Change Man

Is GDP an accurate gauge of an individual citizen’s happiness?

There are several examples of countries that have a high GDP and a low level of people’s happiness, which show quite clearly that GDP is not an accurate gauge for people’s happiness Why is it the case? It is because

Human Relations in the Age of Lockdowns

A response to one of my recent posts said that on the one hand, I say that Covid-19 has come in order to make us stay at home and disconnect from one another. On the other hand, I say that

What is Purposeful Criticism?

Criticism is a trait that exists in all of us, to one degree or another. It is a direct result of our egotistical nature. Egoism constantly pushes us to test and measure ourselves against others in order to gain the

Tu B’Av, More Than a Jewish Valentine’s Day

How is it possible that love is the motive of almost every activity people engage in, and yet, what we see around us is endless hatred, separation, and quarrels? Let’s rethink what true love is. The best explanation of this

The Vicious Circle of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is widespread and seemingly unstoppable. In America, one in four women will experience violence by their partners within their lifetime, according to a new report published by The New England Journal of Medicine. The U.S. nationwide media attention

Dating and Relationships: What are the keys to a successful relationship?

The key to a successful relationship is in the willingness to concede. Upon mutual concessions, partners have the ability to grow their love for each other. One who concedes in a relationship gains peace, connection, tranquility and love. It leads

Overcoming Conflicts in Relationships – A Solution that Really Works (and no one wants)

Every relationship goes through conflicts. They are unpleasant, but inescapable. Overcoming conflict is necessary to deepen and strengthen a relationship. You can trust that a relationship will last only if it has overcome several conflicts. The problem is that because

Why People Remember Love Only on Their Deathbed

I was told that before he died, Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs wrote a letter where he reflected on life. According to the letter, he wrote, “Treasure love for your family, love for your spouse, love for your friends.

Love Means Friendship and Concessions

In old movies and in many Disney films, there is a classic format for a love story: A beautiful young princess is in trouble, usually taken captive by a villain, a brave knight comes to her rescue, she falls madly

What is love?

Love is our most exalted connection with everything outside of us, which harmonizes us with nature and its laws. Love is a means to become like nature, which is a quality of love, bestowal and connection. It exists outside of

Valentine’s Day Is Great Business but Love Takes More than Gifts

Valentine’s Day is a very lucrative day for gift sellers, florists, and… pet shops. Americans spend nearly $21 billion on Valentine’s Day shopping. They spend nearly $900 million dollars on gifts for their pets, $1.8 billion on candy, and $5

Why do people stop believing in love?

Many people stop believing in love because we live in a world built on the growing human ego, which wishes to enjoy at the expense of other people and nature. In such a world, hatred and desires to overpower others