I had a very funny conversation today. I was explaining all about the Spontaneous Smiley Project to someone knowing zip about Smiley, hardly knowing me and under the impression that I was there to talk business. To him I must…
••• Isaac suffered from what could be called “blinding optimism.” He focused exclusively on the bright side of life, on all the good events. By sweeping harsh realities under the rug, he was often taken by surprise when unmistakably negative circumstances arose. He was…
Someone recently asked me if I was always happy. Certainly not. But I do think I am almost always in a state of well-being. One can have a feeling of well-being even when feeling sad. Well-being comes from so many…
••• Al could not understand why he had no close friends. He saw himself as honest and caring. What he did not realize was that he had so many shoulds, oughts and musts that it was impossible to be around him without…
We are every age we have ever been. I am struck by my own reaction to events. Through out the day there are moments and events, and all manner of things, to stimulate the senses. And, we each interpret them…
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• “I’m actually very pleased that Joe broke off our relationship. ” None of Elaine’s friends believed her. It was evident to them that she was really very hurt and puzzled by Joe’s behavior. By rationalizing,…
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Gina complained that she felt down or upset a lot of the time. “I have no control over the way I feel,” she said. When she learned that her thoughts were largely responsible for her feelings,…
In my rearview mirror, I see A turquoise truck, GMC Two people are in it Heads are moving, all around Side to side, and up, and down • They’re arguing • Valentine’s Day is over! The woman’s head is much…
A Smiley for every occasion “Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star – and melting like a snowflake.” Marie Beyonn Ray Do you have an idea, a really…
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Ken’s friends kidded him about always putting things off. “If there were a Nobel Prize for procrastination,” they said, “you’d be a sure winner.” But the fact that Ken had been fired from three jobs in…
