Many, especially those of a sensitive, passionate nature, live by their emotions. One aspect of this is emotional reasoning\u2014the belief that if one feels something to be true, it must be true. Many thus feel their way into dangerous relationships and situations, then reap the bitter harvest. They then believe the ensuing feelings of doom and despair and lose hope. Our feelings are like children\u2014precious, but not capable of driving the car.<\/p>\n
Replace emotionalism with reason. Reason doesn\u2019t make a person into Dr. Spock or the Tin Man, by the way. Reason actually makes a person more capable of deep emotion. Basing one\u2019s choices on timeless life principles provides an anchor that enables us to stay safe in the deepest waters of the churning sea of life. When we have such an anchor, we needn\u2019t hug the shore out of fear of shipwreck. Cognitive behavioral therapy is an excellent way to help people learn to use their reasoning powers.<\/p>
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