“Unconditional” Self Acceptance ???
What does “Unconditional” in Unconditional Self Acceptance Mean ??? A reader says that his English teacher advised that he avoid “modifiers” as they weaken the strength of the word they are modifying. So, rather than “Unconditional Self Acceptance (USA)” he just leaves it at “self acceptance.” Nothing wrong with that, but it does raise some […]
Escape the “Self Esteem” Trap! Today!
So called “self-esteem” is a fallacy, a racket invented by what I call the “Self Esteem MAFIA” ~Rex Originally posted 2017-03-21 21:08:40.
Let’s all become Mr. Spock and get rid of emotions! . . . Not!!! Not ??? Originally posted 2013-03-26 22:07:14.
Life after people (?)
Please watch the wonderful-but-chilling and sobering 2015 documentary “Life After people” It explores what would happen if human beans suddenly disappeared, Originally posted 2016-04-23 06:09:24.
Acceptance is not love!
Acceptance is not love. You love a person because he or she has lovable traits, but you accept everybody just because they’re alive and human.” ~Albert Ellis Originally posted 2013-05-02 07:39:44.
Accepting emotions
How does accepting your thoughts and feelings relate to shaking off shame and guilt? I don’t see the connection.” Originally posted 2013-06-06 03:16:31.
Are opinions incompatible with REBT-CBT?
Are opinions incompatible with REBT??? What do you think? Originally posted 2013-04-20 18:13:40.
Happiness of your life depends upon the the quality of your thoughts
Originally posted 2016-04-11 07:31:06.
Will Unconditional Self Acceptance make me lose my edge?
Sean B. in Florida asks Rex. I think I understand the idea of unconditional self acceptance, in theory at least. But I am afraid that adopting it will cause me to lose my edge and stop striving for excellence in my career. If I accept myself unconditionally, then do I have to accept it if […]