Unto Relationship is an addressing of behaviors between individuals, both actions and verbalization, which are very often negative; however, the behaviors are very often overlooked or not given thoughtful attention. Insomuch as this occurs, they then become the major components in a long, and seemingly, acceptable (normal, happy) relationship. In most instances, in these relationships, the self of one of the participants is significantly diminished.

Unto Relationship is a piece, a record, with interpretation, of accumulated naturalistic observations, the method used in the first attempts to study human behavior, other than reviewing man’s expression of self and nature in art and literature. And still today, we cannot place human beings in cages, cells, or rooms to be observed and their behaviors recorded.

In the twelve essays which comprise the work, (easily read in one sitting), are observations “in the natural,” and the very personal insights gleaned of them over a period of years, beginning in the author’s early adulthood, so as to understand motivation and forthcoming behavior. They may appear critical of relationship, but nonetheless show opportunities for meaningful physical and emotional interaction which are obviously necessary for the fullness of the human animal.

The book that refuses to be tamed by an impatient reader... Despite very simple language, Damir Ibrisimovic’s stories are not an easy read. The reason is simple. The huge volume of finds in cognitive psychology and other life sciences demanded a coherent articulation. Such articulations cannot always follow our usual (habitual) thoughts. And this could be a challenge to an impatient reader... My Stories are the author’s explorations of how we see the world we live in and ourselves within it – on the basis of the latest findings in the cognitive psychology and with the Complex Adaptive Systems Theory in the background. It introduces a triangular base of cognitive processes: genetic, cultural and personal; exploring each aspect separately. By establishing introspection as a scientific discipline – Know Thyself Discipline – author explores our cognitive processes, how they may have evolved and probable future evolutionary trends. The picture also grows into how we accumulate and share personal experiences cultivating our cultural knowledge base. The impacts of finds on the science in general are also in the mix of short stories interconnected at various levels of abstractions. With a mix of metaphors, catchphrases, humor and other poetic-like tools Ibrisimovic invites non-habitual thoughts and active participation. Contemplative readers, from all walks of life, are invited to use the book as a workbook with enough room for their comments. Readers are also invited to contribute on the author’s discussion group for a peer reviewed second edition. Significant contributions would change the title of the book into Our Stories.

Do ye no ungodly thing that godliness may prosper: Put from yourselves those errors that are childish, take unto yourselves the armors of true wisdom. . . . Give of yourselves to your utmost farthings that the world may rise up in years to mature and call your names blessed in that ye didst sing a song of redemption for the unfortunate who had not your voicings, or your longings, or your seeings. . .

Do ye no ungodly thing that godliness may prosper: Put from yourselves those errors that are childish, take unto yourselves the armors of true wisdom. . . . Give of yourselves to your utmost farthings that the world may rise up in years to mature and call your names blessed in that ye didst sing a song of redemption for the unfortunate who had not your voicings, or your longings, or your seeings. . .

Unto Relationship is an addressing of behaviors between individuals, both actions and verbalization, which are very often negative; however, the behaviors are very often overlooked or not given thoughtful attention. Insomuch as this occurs, they then become the major components in a long, and seemingly, acceptable (normal, happy) relationship. In most instances, in these relationships, the self of one of the participants is significantly diminished.

Unto Relationship is a piece, a record, with interpretation, of accumulated naturalistic observations, the method used in the first attempts to study human behavior, other than reviewing man’s expression of self and nature in art and literature. And still today, we cannot place human beings in cages, cells, or rooms to be observed and their behaviors recorded.

In the twelve essays which comprise the work, (easily read in one sitting), are observations “in the natural,” and the very personal insights gleaned of them over a period of years, beginning in the author’s early adulthood, so as to understand motivation and forthcoming behavior. They may appear critical of relationship, but nonetheless show opportunities for meaningful physical and emotional interaction which are obviously necessary for the fullness of the human animal.

The book that refuses to be tamed by an impatient reader... Despite very simple language, Damir Ibrisimovic’s stories are not an easy read. The reason is simple. The huge volume of finds in cognitive psychology and other life sciences demanded a coherent articulation. Such articulations cannot always follow our usual (habitual) thoughts. And this could be a challenge to an impatient reader... My Stories are the author’s explorations of how we see the world we live in and ourselves within it – on the basis of the latest findings in the cognitive psychology and with the Complex Adaptive Systems Theory in the background. It introduces a triangular base of cognitive processes: genetic, cultural and personal; exploring each aspect separately. By establishing introspection as a scientific discipline – Know Thyself Discipline – author explores our cognitive processes, how they may have evolved and probable future evolutionary trends. The picture also grows into how we accumulate and share personal experiences cultivating our cultural knowledge base. The impacts of finds on the science in general are also in the mix of short stories interconnected at various levels of abstractions. With a mix of metaphors, catchphrases, humor and other poetic-like tools Ibrisimovic invites non-habitual thoughts and active participation. Contemplative readers, from all walks of life, are invited to use the book as a workbook with enough room for their comments. Readers are also invited to contribute on the author’s discussion group for a peer reviewed second edition. Significant contributions would change the title of the book into Our Stories.