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A Fountain of Goodness: Subjective and Objective Views
[DISCLAIMER] When serving as a Marine Security Guard in Lima, Peru (2000-2001), I posed for the above photo when standing adjacent to the Fountain of the Plaza Mayor. Originally inaugurated in 1578, with retouching since, it features a statue of Pheme, one of the gods of Ancient Greece. During the time I was assigned to a diplomatic post in Lima, I remained a member of the Churches of Christ. As well, I still subscribed to tenets up with which I was raised in regard to the
Deric Hollings
Jun 166 min read
Objective Reasoning: Truth About the Reality of Suicide
[DISCLAIMER] Personal Ownership I recently listened to an episode of Joe Rogan’s podcast in which he discussed Theo Von’s purported issues with mental, emotional, and behavioral health (collectively “mental health”), as I thought of a psychoeducational lesson on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Before elaborating, it’s worth noting that when practicing REBT I use personal responsibility and accountability (collectively “ownership”). For better understanding, re
Deric Hollings
May 2122 min read
Objective Reality
[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit , Designed by Freepik, fair use Use of an artificial intelligence (AI) image for this blogpost is done with intentional irony (incongruity between the actual result of a sequence of events and the normal or expected result of), as AI content often impairs one’s ability to interface with the subject of this post. Specifically, this entry regards reality which the American Psychological Association (APA) defines as “in philosophy, that which
Deric Hollings
Apr 49 min read
Objective Rationality: What Is Rational to You May Not Be Rational to Others
[ DISCLAIMER ] I recently attended a session with client X, who apparently contemplated that I’d validate this individual’s beliefs regarding a matter of disagreement with another individual, as I thought of a psychoeducational lesson on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) at the time. Before going further, it may be useful to define terms. When referring to thoughts or beliefs which are “ rational ,” I’m referencing those cognitive elements which remain in acco
Deric Hollings
Apr 212 min read
N 2 Deep: An Interest and Goal to Remain Out of a Box and Above Ground
[ DISCLAIMER ] The above picture represents one of my many life transitions (a significant change or shift in one’s life stage, role, or circumstances, requiring adaptation to new routines, relationships, and a different sense of self). It was taken after returning from military service in South America. Several years before the photo was captured, I stood at the proverbial precipice of high school graduation and early adulthood. Not long before then, I was faced with a c
Deric Hollings
Nov 27, 202513 min read
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