Have you read Epictetus or Seneca? I’ve been reading Stoic philosophy for the past several years. Dovetails well with CBT, 12 -steps, Solution-Focused therapy. And a Positive Psychology orientation. (I imagine you have) Deb, retired LCSW
This is a great piece, thank you. From a physiological point of view, why do humans continue to carry their worries, whereas the gazelle or dog can return so quickly to living in the moment?
It's math. Way too many people don't understand math, statistics, etc. Combined with blind faith in the storytellers (aka the media), the results are disastrous.
This article does not alleviate anyone's fear of swimming in the ocean. The statistic's we actually need to compare in the first instance is our chance's of dying from the Flu (which we could get anytime) vs our chances of being killed by a shark "when we're actually swimming in the ocean!" Lets me honest, not many of us fear being killed by a shark at the office...
I would also like to thank you for your posts. I always find them helpful. I enjoyed your book Everyday Vitality!!
Have you read Epictetus or Seneca? I’ve been reading Stoic philosophy for the past several years. Dovetails well with CBT, 12 -steps, Solution-Focused therapy. And a Positive Psychology orientation. (I imagine you have) Deb, retired LCSW
Love Stoic philosophy! If you haven't already, check out Ryan Holiday + Daily Stoic https://www.instagram.com/dailystoic/?hl=en
I’ve read his books and have been following for years!! Also Nancy Sherman!
This is a great piece, thank you. From a physiological point of view, why do humans continue to carry their worries, whereas the gazelle or dog can return so quickly to living in the moment?
Thank you.
It's math. Way too many people don't understand math, statistics, etc. Combined with blind faith in the storytellers (aka the media), the results are disastrous.
I loved this Samantha and many many of your others. You are one smart cookie. Thank you for your fabulous education. Be very proud of YOURSELF
Xx
Gubelmom
Thank YOU! Glad you are enjoying these and finding them helpful.
This article does not alleviate anyone's fear of swimming in the ocean. The statistic's we actually need to compare in the first instance is our chance's of dying from the Flu (which we could get anytime) vs our chances of being killed by a shark "when we're actually swimming in the ocean!" Lets me honest, not many of us fear being killed by a shark at the office...