The one he shared on 11/14 regarded having negative thoughts. Instead of just trying to stop them, he suggests, replace them and essentially crowd the darkness out. I like this a lot. Whatever makes (or made) you happy, focus on that.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Brightening This Present Darkness
One of my newest blogging friends, Linda, is another kind soul uplifting others and reminded me of cartoonist Scott Adams. If you’re not familiar, he created the character Dilbert, a beleaguered office worker. Mr. Adams also wrote a book called “Reframe Your Brain” and has recently started reading bits daily on his Youtube channel broadcast.
The one he shared on 11/14 regarded having negative thoughts. Instead of just trying to stop them, he suggests, replace them and essentially crowd the darkness out. I like this a lot. Whatever makes (or made) you happy, focus on that.
The one he shared on 11/14 regarded having negative thoughts. Instead of just trying to stop them, he suggests, replace them and essentially crowd the darkness out. I like this a lot. Whatever makes (or made) you happy, focus on that.
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I used to enjoy Dilbert but haven't seen it since we canceled the newpaper.
ReplyDeleteI never read it, oddly enough.
DeleteI am familiar with Dilbert, but didn't know about the stepson. I like his idea to reframe your brain. XO
ReplyDeleteI need to check it out from the library. :D
DeleteSounds interesting. But when I read your title, I thought the post would be about literal darkness---winter! And I thought, oh good, ways to make me believe its spring, or even summer.
ReplyDeleteSorry; it's a biblical reference. I'll have to let you know what my husband purchased for me.
DeleteThat's an interesting book; will put on my TBR list.
ReplyDeleteDad says he used to enjoy reading the Dilbert strips. He also says that, having been brought up through his teens under constant dark, negative thoughts, it had been a way of life for years. We did not know that about his stepson. That's sad.
ReplyDeleteI'm sad for your dad, too. Be well, my dear.
DeleteHas it worked for you? I have heard of similar techniques.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried this exact technique. Instead, I turn my thoughts to someone who stays upbeat despite a miserable existence. An extremely rare skin condition has him bedridden now. :( So pouting about something silly is absurd. Be well!
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