When people change their irrational beliefs to undogmatic flexible preferences, they become less disturbed.

People and things do not upset us. Rather, we upset ourselves by believing that they can upset us.

We'd better work hard on getting rid of that must - Other people must do what I want them to do!" It's what makes people hostile, nasty, mean and combative, and it leads to feuds, wars and genocide. We'd better do something about that.

I'm very happy. I like my work and I like the various aspects of it - going around the world, teaching the gospel according to St. Albert - I like that. And seeing clients, doing group therapy, writing books.

Whining about your own, others', or the world's failings is a main element in what we usually call neurosis.

The art of love is largely the art of persistence.

So I'd better stop my whining and help myself cope better with even the worst Adversities.