More “expliding teapot theory”
Sometimes people try to find ways to express their anger in a less dangerous way…. Originally posted 2013-05-03 19:26:38.
Is depression inherited or learned?
“You largely constructed your depression. It wasn’t given to you. Therefore, you can deconstruct it.” ~Albert Ellis This one really pisses some people off, especially those who are quite invested in thinking about their depression as “genetic” and “inherited.” Originally […]
“The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide . . . “ Originally posted 2020-01-17 09:44:13.
Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. ~Leo Tolstoy Originally posted 2019-02-09 05:23:07.
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.
Beck on solving problems
The stronger person is not the one making the most noise but the one who can quietly direct the conversation toward defining and solving problems. […]
The beginning of wisdom is learning to call a thing by its right name. ~Confucius, Chinese social philosopher and politician, 551-479 B.C., whose teachings deeply influenced East Asian life and thought. Originally posted 2019-05-23 21:04:41.
Aim for success, not perfection
Aim for success, not perfection. Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life.” ~Dr. David M. Burns Originally posted 2013-05-02 22:53:14.
Quote Dr. Ellis
“The art of love is largely the art of persistence.” ~Albert Ellis Originally posted 2016-03-12 23:46:45.