just some fluff
I ran across this somewhere today and it reminded me a bit of the
approach here…
Shining light
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There is no hard and fast rule that says you have to be troubled
by your troubles. There is no requirement that you must become
disappointed by the disappointments. You have no obligation at
all to become stressed out by stressful situations. To the extent
that you do these things, they’re little more than habits you’ve
learned that can be changed like any others.
In fact, there are plenty of reasons to be encouraged by the
disappointments. For in each of them are numerous ways you can
learn and grow stronger. There are all kinds of great reasons
to remain positive, calm and focused in stressful situations.
For in those highly stressful situations, when you can stay
level-headed and clear, you’ll find the most valuable
opportunities.
Think of how welcome and valued a shining light would be in
the middle of the darkest night. Each day, when things go from
bad to worse, when the frustrations and anxieties mount, you
have the chance to be that shining light.
And truly what a great opportunity that is.
Ralph Marston
October 25th, 2005 at 2:04 am
All that’s missing are directions as to just how to stay “level headed
and clear”. I think the cog quitting program offers that info, at least as
far as quitting is concerned.