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Dynamics of Corruption

December 9, 2025 By Val Gonzales Leave a Comment

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Corruption is a pervasive phenomenon that occurs worldwide. It touches all levels of human existence and various social structures that expend assets such as finances, human resources, and property for their sustenance. These organizational structures are not exempt from corruption’s intrusion: school systems, health-care institutions, business establishments, religious groups, civic organizations, and military operations. But […]

Filed Under: Corruption, Life Reflections, Materialism Tagged With: British Broadcasting Company, Donald Trump, dynamics of corruption

Mental Illness Realities and Reflections on My Southeast Asia Travel (May-June 2023)

June 28, 2023 By Val Gonzales Leave a Comment

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My Southeast Asia tour was a validation of the topics discussed, an eye opener to how hungry the people were for a talk on mental illness.

Filed Under: Christian Faith, Depression, Mental Illness Tagged With: anxiety disorder, major depression, mental illness realities, suicidal thoughts

Understanding Self-harm and Dealing with It

November 7, 2022 By Val Gonzales 4 Comments

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Self-harm is a growing phenomenon in many developing and developed societies. Self-cutting can be treated with the help of professionals.

Filed Under: Parenting, Values and Character Tagged With: dealing with self-cutting, self-cutting, self-harm, understanding self-harm

Hope in the Cycle of Life

October 17, 2022 By Val Gonzales 6 Comments

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Ground your hope not in things, ranks, or position but in God’s loving presence who declared: “I will never leave you nor forsake you!”

Filed Under: Life Reflections, Values and Character Tagged With: God object of hope, gratefulness, hope insights

Understanding Gaslighting and How to Avoid Being Gaslighted

June 16, 2022 By Val Gonzales 2 Comments

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Gaslighting can be found in all life’s areas. It can exist in marriages, workforce, educational institutions, politics, and religious groups.

Filed Under: Values and Character Tagged With: elements of gaslighting, stopping gaslighting, understanding gaslighting

Origin, Development, and End of Tyranny – A Psychological Perspective

April 21, 2022 By Val Gonzales 3 Comments

Are there common ingredients in people’s psyche who become tyrants or dictators? This article is an attempt to answer the question.

Filed Under: Values and Character Tagged With: Bertran Russel, development of tyranny, ending tyranny, insecurity, lack of accountability, origins of tyranny, Psychology of Power

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Val Gonzales is an educator, minister, psychotherapist, and amateur photographer. He has served in Southeast Asia and North America. He is happily married with two well-adjusted grown-up children.

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  • Dynamics of Corruption
  • Mental Illness Realities and Reflections on My Southeast Asia Travel (May-June 2023)
  • Understanding Self-harm and Dealing with It
  • Hope in the Cycle of Life
  • Understanding Gaslighting and How to Avoid Being Gaslighted
  • Origin, Development, and End of Tyranny – A Psychological Perspective
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