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Think Logically #3. Video clip: Viktor Frankl – ‘a seach for meaning’
“If we take man as he is, we make him worse. If we take man as he could be, we make him better.”
Viktor Frankl talks about how everyone – even (and especially) those who are lost and make lots of mistakes – is searching for a meaning in life. To do, to be, something better. To see past these surface errors and see the good in them – and share this belief with them – is a powerful thing to do.
“If you pre-suppose… that there must be a spark, a search for meaning… let’s recognise this… and then you will illicit it from him and you will make him become what he is principally capable of becoming”.
I suppose we all make mistakes but are all capable of growing. To believe in others, as we wish others to believe in us, can only help us both.
Thank you Joanna for the link.
Think Logically #2. Active Step: Understand others’ actions today
When a friend doesn’t return your call, does it mean they are avoiding you? Or could it mean they are busy, a bit down or didn’t get the message somehow?
Try not to jump to conclusions or ‘personalise’, making negative interpretations and assumptions even if there are no definite facts.
Give someone the benefit of the doubt today – ask them if they’re OK.
Think Logically #1. “You become what you think about all day long.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Instead of only thinking of your weaknesses try thinking of your strengths as well.
Instead of focussing on worries, focus on what (and who) makes you happy and calm.
Introduction to Think Logically
Hello again!
You may have noticed that it has been a week since i last sent you a message. Hope you didn’t miss me too much.
It’s good to be back – with a new topic looking into ways that thinking logically can help us to feel calmer.
As ever, the way we think has a big effect on how we feel. And how logical (or illogical) our thoughts are is a big contributor to this.
I hope you find this topic helpful, and have a great week
James
