M'y weekly Articles

1- Dark psychology

The mind is one of the most complex aspects of human nature. The workings of the mind are something that has both puzzled and intrigued mankind for as long as we can remember. Philosophers, psychologists and scientists have sought to unravel the mysteries of the mind. It is a generally held belief that the human mind influences our behavior and actions. So, a lot of research work has gone into understanding the mental process that a person undergoes before taking action, whether good or bad.
Psychology is the most familiar aspect of the study of human brain , it's a specific science itself , many times life experiences break us down in ways so we cannot fix it on our own , so we consult the psychologist in order to navigate our difficult emotional statements and battles . Sometimes , the breakdown is as a result of certain biological markers we inherited from our parents. Breaks down drive us to some emotions such as anxiety , depression and fear darken our journey so dealing and thriving in life will b such a difficult thing , we may protect ourselves from the darkness within ( our deep negative thought and emotions ) with some combination of drugs and therapy . But what about the darkness in others , the darkness which is kept in some people that we may love and trust but they don't have some good intentions ? How about that ?
In each of us there is two sides , that are deep inside kept , we are able to do great good as we are able to do great evil , we are all capable , but it's a question of choice and values , Beneath emotions like sadness, depression, joy and happiness is a deep seethed desire that can lead us to deliberately harm others if those urges are not brought under control. These darker desires are rooted in more primitive instincts like our flight or fight response that promotes our survival. Sometimes, there is only one word that qualifies the human response to these dark emotions...evil.
Dark psychology is a study of the human condition in relation to the psychological nature of humans to prey on others. In lay terms, dark psychology explores that aspect of human nature that allows us deliberately and willfully take actions that bring harm to our fellow humans.
Be sure that , the use of prey in this context does not necessarily translate into the physical harming of a person although, there is a branch of dark psychology that is dedicated entirely to this. Such as manipulating others and playing with their feelings and emotions to achieve some personal benefits .
In movies or books, you may have come across words or phrases alluding to "a darkness within". Even some of the most famous philosophers made references to this. The revered book of the Christians talks about how "the heart of man is desperately wicked". We have all encountered that one individual who we have described as exceptionally calm or reserved in social settings only for this same individual to perpetrate an act so devious that we find it difficult to associate that act with this individual in question. Sometimes, we are that individual. Everyone has a latent tendency to be a bit naughty or just downright evil if the right "buttons" are pushed. Some other individuals on the other hand are fully under the control of these dark emotions. They nurture them and when it serves their own purposes, they willfully unleash them at the expense of another person.
Such an import point too that we must be aware of , dark psychology or the manipulating process can be groomed since an early age , let's take the example a child learns that if he or she cries in a certain way, the adults in their lives rush to do their bidding. If the parents do not impress on the child early enough the wrongness of this, the child grows up thinking people in their lives can be manipulated into doing their bidding. The crying would cease to be a weapon as they grow but they would continue in their manipulative ways. Where they don't use tears, they use emotions to blackmail their victims. So, what started out as an innocent childish behavior becomes a dark need to control.
So at the end Dark psychology is all about studying the thought process of a person like this. It seeks to understand the motive behind these actions, the patterns exhibited from before these acts are carried out to after and throws more light on how a person can willfully see those actions to conclusion knowing the hurt and pain it might cause to another individual. Dark psychology illuminates the dark side of human nature.
We must be aware too that IT's not about MANIPULATING making someone feel bad and cause him some sneaky hints that lead him to question about his own sanity isn't a clue nor a Solution but in the other side subliminal persuasion must be used as a nice way to help the other and to tell them how you really feel when you might be too scared to say the blatant truth.
Some people sadly cannot accept the truth and the reality easily these types of people can't be blatantly told what someone else wants. Sometimes, people like to disagree with others just for the sake of being controversial. There are ways that you can use to ask someone for something that you want without causing harm to his sanity nor hurting them .
Subliminal persuasion should never be about manipulation. You shouldn't be "tricking" someone into something that will only benefit you. Feelings and emotions are fragile , we must behave smartly and we get to be more conscious about who is around us to preserve our sanity .