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Healthy Remorse vs. Unhealthy Guilt

[ DISCLAIMER ] Earlier, when listening to rapper Key Glock ’s sixth mixtape Son of a Gun (2020), I heard the song “ Cops N Robbers ” in which he states, “Throwin’ bullets, not knuckles. Young Glock Brady , I’ma score, yeah (Fire). Cutthroat to the core. I’ll kill a nigga with no remorse !” That’s when I thought about a psychoeducational lesson on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). For context, the American Psychological Association (APA) defines remorse as “a s

Hip Hop and REBT

Deric Hollings

Mar 2711 min read

They'll Have You Sitting in Everywhere: No More Days Like Those!

[ DISCLAIMER ] On April 3rd and 12th, 1964, el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz (better known as Malcolm X ) gave his famous speech entitled “ The Ballot or the Bullet ”. This was shortly after he parted ways with the Nation of Islam . Regarding Malcolm X’s well-articulated discourse, one source states: In the speech, Malcolm X advised African Americans to judiciously exercise their right to vote, but he cautioned that if the government continued to prevent African Americans from

Deric Hollings

Mar 139 min read

Country X Has a Right to Defend Itself

[ DISCLAIMER ] As I’ve paid close attention to the 2026 Iran war (sometimes referred to as an operation, conflict, hostilities, etc.), that was initiated by the United States (U.S.) and Israel against Iran, I’ve heard many perspectives which aren’t rational (in accordance with both logic and reason ). Here, “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 justific

Deric Hollings

Mar 105 min read

What Is Your "Why"?

[ DISCLAIMER ] Years ago, when employed in the field of nuclear security, I often participated in firearms training with a buddy who was my coworker. Having gone through the same Security Police Officer training class, we enjoyed plinking (recreational shooting of improvised metal targets). While we also engaged paper targets, metal silhouettes provided instant audible feedback. That was our “why” for using metal targets which sometimes resulted in injury when bullet frag

The Daily Stoic

Deric Hollings

Nov 30, 20257 min read

The Senses and Self-Defense

[ DISCLAIMER ] *Unique disclaimer: Nothing stated herein is meant to serve as legal or other forms of advice . The topic addressed in this blogpost is for psychoeducational and informational purposes only. Consult with qualified legal counsel before acting on any measure expressed herein. Moving on. When listening to an electronic dance music (EDM) DJ set by Clara Datz , I heard a track entitled “ The Senses ” by Armen Miran and Pambouk from their 2023 EP Doors of Pe

EDM and REBT

Deric Hollings

Nov 6, 202516 min read