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A Cause for Concern Doesn't Cause Concern

[ DISCLAIMER ] I invite you to consider a psychoeducational lesson on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) which involves how I practice Stoicism regarding a current event. Although you may be tempted to pass by this post, because you don’t care about media stories, I encourage you to stay. I don’t necessarily like or love current geopolitical events, though I make an attempt to daily practice REBT—which involves facing matters for which I have little appreciati

Deric Hollings

Apr 2011 min read

Consider Your Choices

[ 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, “Consider who you are. Above all, a human being, carrying no greater power than your own reasoned choice , which oversees

The Daily Stoic

Deric Hollings

Apr 159 min read

Hypocrisy: What Is Said Matters Less Than What Is Done

[ DISCLAIMER ] As a member of the Churches of Christ in 1992, I participated in Vacation Bible School events in Las Vegas, New Mexico during my summer break from high school. At one point, adults held down the boys from a children’s home in which I lived, spraying us with water from squirt guns. Typically, non-violence was our Christian message. Yet, the adults displayed hypocrisy (a feigning to be what one is not or to believe what one does not: behavior that contr

The Daily Stoic

Deric Hollings

Mar 156 min read

It Is Well to Be Stoic

[ 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 . Have you ever had big plans to do something, only to discover that your arrangements wouldn’t come to fruition? If so, then you may consider what ancient Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca h

The Daily Stoic

Deric Hollings

Dec 5, 20256 min read

I Don't Agree With Everything That Anyone Says

[ DISCLAIMER ] I don’t agree with everything that anyone says. “Anyone?” you may ask. Anyone! Taking this proclamation a step further, I don’t agree with everything that even I’ve ever said. “What?” you may respond. After all, I’m able to change my mind when considering additional information. Therefore, there are many positions I’ve historically supported that I don’t currently advocate. Personally, this approach to rational living is how one may achieve what Stoic a

Deric Hollings

Oct 30, 202511 min read

Epicureanism and Hedonism

[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit , fair use The Epicurean On their album Demi Glacé (2019), hip hop group Vendetta Kingz released the track “ The Epicurean ” upon which it is stated “life is best lived to the fullest,” “enjoy the finer things,” and “enjoy the fruits of my labor; epicure, beauty in the flavor.” For context, an “epicure” is one with sensitive and discriminating tastes, especially in food or wine, and this term archaically related to one devoted to sensual pl

Hip Hop and REBT

Deric Hollings

Oct 21, 202518 min read