[DISCLAIMER] *The Cat in the Hat spoilers contained herein. Photo credit, property of Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, and United International Pictures, fair use In childhood, I knew next to nothing about mental, emotional, and behavioral health (collectively “mental health”). Looking back to that period in life, I experienced quite a bit of ignorance (lack of knowledge, education, or awareness). Therefore, when having a story by Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel read

[ 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 Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius who stated, “ Wherever a person can live, there one can also live well ; life is also in the demands of cour

[ DISCLAIMER ] I traveled a lot when in the military, as in the photo above I had a relatively brief layover in the Denver International Airport. Fortunately, I was able to visit with family members during the wait. Although unfamiliar with “ eudaimonia ”, I lived well. About this, one source states: Eudaimonia is a Greek word literally translating to the state or condition of good spirit , and which is commonly translated as happiness or welfare . In the works of Arist

[ DISCLAIMER ] As a resident of a children’s home sponsored by a local congregation of the Churches of Christ in Bomb City , I met Jack who was an elder (a biblically qualified man who serves as a spiritual leader, overseeing and shepherding the local congregation alongside other elders). Each time Jack greeted me, he delivered one of the most firm handshakes I’d ever experienced. His grip was downright painful, as Jack would laugh as I writhed in agony. “What’s the matt

[ DISCLAIMER ] During my senior year of high school, I sat in a home economics class. Seated next to me was a girl to whom I’ll refer...

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