Self consciousness

TC psychologists are focusing on both people's internal ability to cope with adversity and external social forces that create adverse circumstances.

On the journey to consciousness, one of the first steps is identifying and finding peace with the ego. The dictionary defines ego as “a persons sense of self-esteem or self-importance” and is often used to describe someone who is showing off or “up themselves”. But really, the ego is much more than that and can be […]

“The whole world is you, yet you keep thinking there is something else.” ~ Hsueh Feng or Xuefeng Yicun

How To Be Less Self Conscious (Trust Me No One Is Really Looking)

Art is a friendly deception. It must deceive in order to succeed, and it must be friendly in order to keep its audience happy. In fiction, this deception is maintained via a storytelling contract…

Visual Spirits on Instagram: “Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind. Nathaniel Hawthorne 📷: @photontide”

Francesco Ciccolella is an Austrian illustrator and graphic artist based in Vienna. Pairing smart concepts with simplicity in form Francesco’s illustrations tell stories and convey ideas in the most direct yet unexpected way. Best known for his witty ideas he employs visual metaphors and humor adding a human touch to his work and making both complex concepts and simple messages accessible to the viewer. His work spans from editorial to advertising, publishing, posters, book covers…