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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
5 days ago11 min read
Overtones
[ DISCLAIMER ] When earlier listening an electronic dance music (EDM) DJ set by K_Oxana , I heard the track “ Overtones ” (2020) by Frost . The sampled vocals of the song reportedly originate from an interview concerning British rapper of Nigerian descent Sneakbo , as he states: I’ve done a lot in my life It’s been ups and downs You know that I’ve done big shows, I’ve done small shows I’ve traveled so much And I’ve learned a lot along the way And I realized there’s more
Deric Hollings
Oct 195 min read
I Complied
[ DISCLAIMER ] Recently, I received a number of image takedown notices regarding photos used on my blogposts that were associated with media images – which I properly credited under standards of fair use . All the same, I complied with the requests, as no harm or abuse was intended. Nevertheless, I consider this matter worthy of a psychoeducational lesson on Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT). Specifically, use of the ABC model and unconditional acceptance (
Deric Hollings
Oct 165 min read
Lucy Liu Them
[ DISCLAIMER ] It isn’t necessarily easy to discuss one’s own past mistakes . Yet, here I am addressing my historic error in judgment ....
Deric Hollings
Oct 1210 min read
Heard 'Em Say
[ DISCLAIMER ] I make no secret of or apology for the fact that I’m a fan of lyricist and hip hop producer Kanye “Ye” West ’s music...
Deric Hollings
Oct 1110 min read
The More You Know
[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit , property of NBCUniversal, fair use A number of friends and I used to send text messages to one another...
Deric Hollings
Oct 58 min read
Don't Sweat the Technique
[ DISCLAIMER ] A fairly common practice among ol’ school hip hop heads regards discussing who is or was the best lyricist since the...
Deric Hollings
Sep 305 min read
You Are Not a Bad Person
[ DISCLAIMER ] * Black Rabbit (2025) spoilers contained herein. Photo credit , property of Netflix, fair use Because I’m a fan of...
Deric Hollings
Sep 2811 min read
Observing Eye and Perceiving Eye
[ DISCLAIMER ] As Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is informed by Stoic philosophy , this blog entry is part of an ongoing...
Deric Hollings
Sep 266 min read
Downstream and Knock-On Effects
[ DISCLAIMER ] When listening to an electronic dance music (EDM) DJ set from Dark Feel , I heard her play the 2024 track “ Downstream...
Deric Hollings
Sep 255 min read
Paradoxical Goal?
[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit (edited), fair use A paradox is a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense...
Deric Hollings
Sep 257 min read
The Cat Pissed on George!
[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit (edited), fair use When I was a child, my mom kept in close touch with a friend from her youth (“Kay”)....
Deric Hollings
Sep 196 min read
Options
[ DISCLAIMER ] The Wisdom of My Late Stepmom Earlier, I listened to the track “ Options ”, from the Su & Tye – EP (2025), by Sule ...
Deric Hollings
Aug 3114 min read
An Abortive Approach to Self-Disturbance
[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit (edited), photo credit (edited), fair use When providing psychoeducational lessons on Rational Emotive...
Deric Hollings
Aug 268 min read
Dispense With That Ish
[ DISCLAIMER ] Years ago, when asked by a friend to housesit, I sent the above photo which related to irrationality (a cognitive ...
Deric Hollings
Aug 136 min read
Swallowed
[ DISCLAIMER ] Not long after being stationed aboard Camp Kinser in Okinawa, Japan (1997), the album Razorblade Suitcase (1996) by...
Deric Hollings
Aug 129 min read
Self-Disturbed About a Lack of Readership
[ DISCLAIMER ] Dating back to the days of MySpace, I’ve enjoyed posting written content for readership (the mass or a particular group...
Deric Hollings
Aug 118 min read
The Scourge of the Wrestling World
[ DISCLAIMER ] The above photo was taken when I was stationed in Okinawa, Japan (1997-1999). The Marine mimicking a wrestling hold is...
Deric Hollings
Aug 78 min read
Cold and Hot Possibilities
[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit , fair use On November 24, 2024, legacy media outlet The Economist published a piece stating, “Of Donald...
Deric Hollings
Jan 1111 min read
Traditional ABC Model
[ DISCLAIMER ] Imagine that you sought my services for mental, emotional, and behavioral health (collectively “mental health”). Aside...
Deric Hollings
Jan 97 min read
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