WSS EmpowerED - 'Cognitive Balance: An Essential Skill' with Karanbir Singh

Karanbir Singh delves into the concept of cognitive balance, a state of mental and emotional equilibrium that enables individuals to regulate their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively. Singh links the concept to historical and contemporary theories from psychology, philosophy, and even quantum physics, illustrating its foundational role in self-awareness and personal growth. He traces the evolution of cognitive balance from early 20th-century theories like the Hawthorn Effect and Maslow's hierarchy of needs to modern-day insights from cognitive neuroscience, which emphasize the challenge of maintaining a self-regulatory system amid constant stimuli.

Singh implores that cognitive balance is crucial today, given the unsustainable practices of modern economies and the dissonant effects of social and political systems. He advocates for a "satisfaction economy" based on values like autonomy, trust, and purpose, which fosters a sense of belonging, personal fulfillment, and environmental consciousness. This new paradigm aligns inner values with outer actions and emphasizes systemic changes to achieve societal harmony and resilience.

Throughout, Singh describes cognitive balance as a purposeful journey that includes maintaining mental health, fostering empathy, and improving social relationships. He also highlights his contributions, such as his book "Cognitive Balance," his work with Evolving in Education, and upcoming initiatives aimed at helping individuals manage cognitive dissonance. The presentation concludes by inviting questions and sharing resources, emphasizing Singh’s belief in the transformative potential of cognitive balance for both individual well-being and societal advancement.

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A note from WSS:
Loving unity and empowerment is a conscious choice, it takes hard work, it takes commitment, it takes eternal vigilance to walk in another’s shoes, every day, and the requisite discipline to continue to make this same choice, day after day, rather than to seek the comfort of tribal dynamics or of distraction from the pain of others.

All are welcome in this process to learn and collaborate on a new way of being with each other through conscious empowerment and radical caring.

Disclaimer:
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