<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Woodsong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woodsong]]></description><link>https://www.woodsongpsych.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:13:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.woodsongpsych.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Staying With the Tension]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the hardest things for human beings is not suffering itself. It is remaining conscious while suffering. Each generation works very hard to protect the next generation from suffering. As history progresses, each generation is getting more comfortable, but are they suffering less? Most of us are trained from childhood to escape uncomfortable internal states as quickly as possible. The methods differ, but the mechanism is often the same. When we feel lonely, we distract ourselves. When we...]]></description><link>https://www.woodsongpsych.com/post/staying-with-the-tension</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2849ee32d35aa9db6659b0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:41:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf9869_4c41ff653c5c48d1b2f343f21fb36298~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_744,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>woodsong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moral Certainty and Moral Uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moving Between Certainty Mode and Exploration Mode Human beings are instinctively drawn toward moral certainty . It stabilizes identity, strengthens relationships, and enables decisive action. Yet the same psychological system that produces certainty also narrows perspective, reinforces bias, and can escalate conflict. A more productive model of moral life may not be choosing between certainty and uncertainty, but understanding how the mind operates in two distinct modes : • Certainty Mode  —...]]></description><link>https://www.woodsongpsych.com/post/moral-certainty-and-moral-uncertainty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c34bb536a1fdc193bfde7e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:33:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_e191237214754534a74c321ebf9bb2e3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>woodsong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Purpose Of Woodsong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woodsong explores suffering, meaning, and the art of holding complexity without rushing to MORAL CERTAINTY. Purpose of Woodsong I started Woodsong in October 2019 as a space to explore the human condition — to reduce suffering, deepen insight, and learn how to live more meaningfully. What began as reflections on life, struggle, and presence has grown into a platform where philosophy, writing, audio, and art meet everyday experience. Over time, my thinking has evolved. I’ve become increasingly...]]></description><link>https://www.woodsongpsych.com/post/homepage-tagline</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694aed9d49cd504c60cc3509</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:59:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf9869_9e81df976a8c4d4e998e58bee322daca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_525,h_350,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>woodsong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Wisdom of Doubt and Uncertainty ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am excited to join Woodsong as a new team member, supporting Dr. Fred Chu with website management and content updates. My role will...]]></description><link>https://www.woodsongpsych.com/post/the-wisdom-of-doubt-and-uncertainty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bba5a74c40c4b014311994</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 03:39:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf9869_b208626032b34377971e971ed4116607~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_612,h_408,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>woodsong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Mindfulness Hurts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full article here. The concept of mindfulness is so simple in theory,  yet so difficult in practice. This fascinating article explains...]]></description><link>https://www.woodsongpsych.com/post/why-mindfulness-hurts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6287fcf1939474f504d02eca</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 21:35:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf9869_bb631aa848114231acfd768bee7f45be~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>woodsong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have you heard of Brainspotting?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article written by Desi Chu was recently published on Neuwrite San Diego. Maybe some of you have heard of this technique, but this...]]></description><link>https://www.woodsongpsych.com/post/have-you-heard-of-brainspotting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6274743e8bd44b668ecf3d3a</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal Writings]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 20:38:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf9869_a916e4fe5d624ef7baa87dbf2bcbf60e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_662,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>woodsong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Secret to Why You're Unhappy]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if the key to happiness was less elusive than we thought? Find out if you resonate with any of these four common behavior patterns...]]></description><link>https://www.woodsongpsych.com/post/the-secret-to-why-you-re-unhappy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">624732908611f7730bb62c2c</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 17:46:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf9869_93634e810d6a4bf6b2e9d1efe407cbd0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>woodsong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Relationship Between Anxiety and Motivation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered why people respond differently to stress? 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But what if music...]]></description><link>https://www.woodsongpsych.com/post/music-as-medicine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6234cfc29ef150dc13939562</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 21:21:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf9869_772c87eeea4a4c7385b43fbb128cdae4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>woodsong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Attention Can Improve Social Anxiety]]></title><description><![CDATA[People who struggle with anxiety tend to have a negative bias in social situations. Researchers found evidence suggesting that having...]]></description><link>https://www.woodsongpsych.com/post/how-attention-can-improve-social-anxiety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">622b9aec8fd1f321faa380a5</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:45:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf9869_c3ae8e4a64134a6eb4166afa35d05845~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>woodsong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing the Shadow]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all have parts of ourselves that we'd rather not show to the world. 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For a long time, I have been wanting to do a review of Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett’s book, “How Emotions...]]></description><link>https://www.woodsongpsych.com/post/a-review-how-emotions-are-made-by-lisa-feldman-barrett</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61f351c15109e24b98c648b7</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal Writings]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 21:27:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf9869_1d80c731d04646b1a824c23616a1f2da~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>woodsong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Is It So Hard to Live in the Moment?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those who have practiced mindfulness meditation know how hard it can be to simply be present in the current moment, without ruminating...]]></description><link>https://www.woodsongpsych.com/post/why-is-it-so-hard-to-live-in-the-moment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61eaee148e9349001662a0ce</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 18:41:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf9869_ebb191d966e64f2489eb4e291b5c462e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>woodsong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why We Should Feel Sorry for High Achievers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Society often praises high achievers as the ideal that everyone should be striving for. 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