Andrii Solonskyi, Ph.D Candidate in Psychology
Mitsuke: Ferries Crossing the Tenryu River by Utagawa Hiroshige, c. 1837 – 42 The quest to find the meaning of our life is a universal human experience. We often feel an intrinsic drive to understand our purpose and place in the world. Indeed, psychologist Viktor Frankl – a survivor of the Holocaust – observed that […]
The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise by Benjamin West, 1791 Romantic relationships are a source of great joy — and, often, great frustration. Many people find that being in a couple isn’t always easy, and conflicts or misunderstandings arise frequently. Despite love and best intentions, partners can struggle to get along or feel […]
The Card Players by Paul Cézanne, 1890–92 Friendships are among the most enriching relationships in our lives, but building and maintaining close friends can be surprisingly challenging. Many adults find it hard to make new friends outside of school or college, especially in an era when work or other responsibilities limit social opportunities. Despite these […]
Girl Interrupted at Her Music by Vermeer, 1658 In our lives, we constantly deal with a vast amount of information: even for performing routine daily tasks, such as choosing what to wear or preparing food, we must process a large amount of data. Our brain’s capabilities are limited: we cannot thoroughly process all the information […]
