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Hiding In Plain Sight

Posted on November 17, 2025May 13, 2026 by Dr. Ronald Alston, Sr.
Silence is the best teacher.
TO BE IN THE CROWD AND NOT OF THE CROWD IS A MOUTHFUL. I wrote a book several years ago about the ordinary truth of an unexpected reality, available on Amazon under that title. In a world increasingly defined by info...
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Controlling the Narrative: A Psychological Perspective

Posted on November 15, 2025May 13, 2026 by Dr. Ronald Alston, Sr.
controlling your story and your conversation, creates the control of the thoughts of others.
'Controlling the Narrative' is more than a political slogan or corporate catchphrase; it's a psychological principle that touches on influence and perception —and, of course, human behavior. At its core, it refers to s...
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How to Handle Challenges

Posted on November 3, 2025October 28, 2025 by Dr. Ronald Alston, Sr.
the quiet encroacher
Life is filled with challenges, whether personal, professional, or emotional. These moments of difficulty often feel overwhelming, but they are also the very experiences that build resilience, shape character, and fuel g...
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Social Conditioning and Behaviors

Posted on November 1, 2025December 29, 2025 by Dr. Ronald Alston, Sr.
Perception vs. Reality
THE QUESTION IS HOW SOCIETY AND CULTURE SHAPE OUR BEHAVIOR AND THOUGHT PATTERNS FROM AN EARLY AGE? From the moment a child enters the world, they are immersed in a complex web of 'social cues,' expectations, and norms...
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Posted in Self-Discovery, Understanding Your Significance Tagged behaviors, childhood, culture, social conditioning

Fear As An Emotion

Posted on October 20, 2025September 22, 2025 by Dr. Ronald Alston, Sr.
The picture illustrates how confusing our emotions can be.
Fear is a primary emotion that alerts us to the presence of danger. Although it is considered a negative emotion, it serves a vital role in protecting us. Fear can also be associated with the fear of someone, fear of...
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