A few years ago, I climbed over a gate and found myself gazing down at a valley. After I'd been walking for a few minutes, looking at the fields and the sky, there was a shift in my perception.

The Mandukya Upanishad: The Four States of Consciousness and Their Impact on Perception The nature of reality has perplexed seekers for millennia, yet the answer has always been within—the self.

Despite exuding confidence, narcissistic people relentlessly crave admiration. In other words, they are unable to convince themselves of their own brilliance. Growing research shows the gap between ...

Mississippi: Perception vs. Reality, part of the Chronicle series, aired Aug. 12 on Jackson's 16 WAPT. The one-hour program magazine-style special was hosted by 16 WAPT anchor Troy Johnson and took an ...