People who are hypersensitive to criticism are often people-pleasers. For example, they hold the irrational belief, in the form of an unstated emotion: “Everyone must like me at all times.” Because of this false belief, held subconsciously and emotionally, they … Continue reading
People who accomplish something significant are single-minded about it. You can’t be single-minded about multiple things; it’s a contradiction in terms. You have to decide what your passion is and pursue it with relentless vigor, at least if you want … Continue reading
You’re not responsible for what someone tells you to do — but you are responsible if you chose to listen. If someone is wrong, the error is their own, but your own error lies in that you listened to them. … Continue reading
You can’t simply hit “delete,” as with a computer file or an email, on an unpleasant memory or emotional experience. However, you can open new files. You can put whatever you want into those new files and — since you … Continue reading
“The disconnect [between Obama and the public] harms him politically, but more important it suggests a deepening gulf between the people and their government, which only adds to growling, chafing national discontent. It also put the president in the position, … Continue reading
When you see qualities in another that you don’t like, and have in yourself, then you have one of two choices. You can either evade the parallel and proceed to attack the other person. Or, you can stop and introspect: … Continue reading
‘The truth is, in order to get things like universal health care and a revamped education system, then someone else is going to have to give up a piece of their pie so that someone else can have more.’ (Attributed to … Continue reading
Q: What is your view about drug testing? It is not going to stop at the federal or private sector workplace. It will only get worse. It will be required to get a driver’s license. There will be checkpoints. Say … Continue reading
How liberals and the media will exploit the horrible earthquake in Haiti: 1) Not blame Barack Obama (as they blamed George W. Bush for Katrina); 2) Praise Barack Obama when he sends (ultimately) billions in federal aid to Haiti, aid … Continue reading
The gigantic company Google is standing up, so far, to Chinese censorship. In statements released to the public, the company is essentially telling the Chinese government, “Stop the hacking into private email, stop the censorship — or we’re leaving China.” … Continue reading
Common sense is helpful at the perceptual level, but a science requires the help of the more generalized, conceptual level of human capacity. Otherwise, there would be no justification for scientific investigation, and advanced technology, in the first place.
Behavioral therapies can be seductive, especially to parents who want a quick fix for a difficult child. The danger of behavioral therapy, however, lies in its failure to recognize the importance of the mind, even in a young child. Granted, … Continue reading