How do we know whether our values are right or wrong?

Posted by Rex Alexander on Mon 5 May 25 in morality, Rational living, Rational Thinking |

  We have been having a fascinating discussion at the REBT-CBT Yahoogroup about REBT and values.   A member points out that everyone has a collection of values; things and qualities which are important to them., and asks what REBT says about values and–more interesting–how do we know whether our values are right or wrong? Originally posted […]

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Posted by Rex Alexander on Sat 3 May 25 in quotes, Rational living, Rational Thinking |

Even though I don’t I don’t think I’ll convert the world to rationality, I may influence an occasional person here and there. And every small addition to the sum total of rationality is precious.                      ~Isaac Asimov -1988″ Originally posted 2017-07-28 07:02:06.

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Are you “rational”?

Posted by Rex Alexander on Fri 2 May 25 in Basics, Happiness, Rational living, Rational Thinking |

  The word rational is obviously fundamental to REBT. After all, we are Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. However, I am afraid this is misleading to many as REBT uses the word in a special way . . . Originally posted 2015-08-29 05:33:32.

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Difference between “rational statements” & “positive thinking” ?

  Originally posted 2013-08-29 05:05:56.

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Would you like to play a game?

Posted by Rex Alexander on Sun 27 Apr 25 in Rational living, Rational Thinking, z-monthly |

Would you like to play a game? This game only has one rule. It’s based on the premise that you had two parents, and you agree that–so far as we know–every human being who has ever lived had two parents.  Agreed?  If you think I’m trying to trick you, take a minute to think about […]

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Posted by Rex Alexander on Fri 25 Apr 25 in Albert Ellis, quotes, Rational Thinking, Religion, Superstition |

The enigmatic wisdom of Deepak Chopra For more of Deepak’s “Deep Thoughts” and adventures in woo, see Tom Williamson’s  The enigmatic wisdom of Deepak Chopra Originally posted 2018-12-17 20:51:45.

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Let’s all become Mr. Spock and get rid of emotions! . . .       Not!!!  Not ??? Originally posted 2013-03-26 22:07:14.

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Is seeing a CBT therapist while still strongly disturbed the right thing to do?

Posted by Rex Alexander on Fri 4 Apr 25 in Basics, Guest Author Posts, Rational Thinking, REBT & Other therapies compared |

Is seeing a CBT therapist while still strongly disturbed the right thing to do?   Is seeing a CBT therapist while still strongly disturbed the right thing to do? Originally posted 2013-11-28 04:12:30.

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Read “Enlightenment Now” Now!

Posted by Rex Alexander on Thu 3 Apr 25 in Books & Media, bookshop, Rational living, Rational Thinking, Read any good books lately? |

  If you read one book this year, read Steven Pinker’s “Enlightenment Now.” Please! More than any book I have read, this one exposes how the despair, nastiness, anger and masochism characteristic of today’s social-cultural-political climate is irrational, manufactured and simply based on incorrect information. ~Rex    Originally posted 2018-10-01 06:33:40.

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New book on rational drinking!

Posted by Rex Alexander on Thu 3 Apr 25 in Addictions, Alcoholism, Compulsions, Books & Media, Rational Thinking |

I am very pleased to remind you of a book by my friends Dr. Michael Edelstein (left) and the late Will Ross (right)*, two people eminently qualified to teach us about how distorted thinking and irrational beliefs lead to excessive, self-destructive behaviors such as alcoholism and drug addictions.   Originally posted 2013-01-11 18:53:48.

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