[ DISCLAIMER ]   As Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT) is informed by Stoic philosophy , this blog entry is part of an ongoing series regarding a book entitled The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living  by Ryan Holiday  and Stephen Hanselman .   The authors quote ancient Stoic philosopher Epictetus who stated, “Every great power is dangerous for the beginner. You must  therefore wield them as you are able, but in harmony with nat

[ DISCLAIMER ]   * PLUR1BUS  (2025) spoilers contained herein. Photo credit , property of Apple TV, fair use   Personal Anecdote   Before knowing anything about tools of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT), namely the ABC model  (a scientific method  of disputing one’s irrational beliefs ) and unconditional acceptance  (UA; a philosophical method  of tolerating unpleasant events), I suffered quite a bit.   From a young age, I was always different (partly or totally u

[ DISCLAIMER ]   As I remain politically neutral, my approach to Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT) isn’t necessarily polluted by beliefs which are irrational (not in accordance with both logic and reason ). Still, this isn’t to suggest that I’m immune from bias . After all, I’m a fallible human .   Noteworthy, “logic” is the interrelation or sequence of facts or events when seen as inevitable or predictable , and “reason” is a statement offered in explanation or j

[ DISCLAIMER ]   As Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT) is informed by Stoic philosophy , this blog entry is part of an ongoing...

[DISCLAIMER] Photo credit, fair use   According to one source that explains the origin of memes, “Why The F**k You Lyin’ is a viral...

[ DISCLAIMER ]   On his debut album Mr. Marley  (1996), Jamaican reggae musician Damian Robert Nesta “Jr. Gong” Marley , youngest son of...

[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit , fair use   I’m fully aware that many people within the United States (U.S.) have expressed displeasure with...

[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit , fair use   According to one source , on February 13, 2025, “Despite millions of dollars spent by groups...

[ DISCLAIMER ]   In high school, one of my closest friends, “1/2 Ton,” had a dropped Chrysler Cordoba with white stencil letters across...

[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit , fair use   I didn’t think I’d dislike a presidential administration within my lifetime more than that...

[ DISCLAIMER ]   Despite any controversy surrounding him as an artist, I continue to appreciate Baton Rouge, Louisiana rapper Webbie ’s...

[ DISCLAIMER ]   When practicing Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT) in my personal and professional life, I remain cognizant of...

[ DISCLAIMER ]   When practicing Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT), I find it useful to define terms rather than presuming that...

[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit , fair use   On their 1974 album Natty Dread   Bob Marley and the Wailers  released a track entitled “ No...

[ DISCLAIMER ]   Back when personalized ringtones were popular, before the first smartphone hit the market, I had Three 6 Mafia ’s intro...

[ DISCLAIMER ]   Imagine that after getting ready for your day this morning you ventured into your kitchen and discovered that a red...

[ DISCLAIMER ]   Sometimes, I speak in generalities—statements or principles having general rather than specific validity. For instance,...

[ DISCLAIMER ]   Definition and examples   A “perverse incentive” may be defined  as a negative unintended consequence of a performance...

[ DISCLAIMER ]   As matters escalate at Texas’ southern border, I’ve heard many examples of appeals to pity. Regarding this fallacy, one...

[ DISCLAIMER ]   Perverse qualifiers   Have you heard terms such as “our democracy,” “the science,” “hate crime,” or other rhetorical...