We need to value intangibles. Intangibles like family, friendship, contributions to our communities, and our spiritual / religious commitments defy easy measurement. Yet they add essential meaning and value to our lives. As Albert Einstein said:
“Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.”
Category Archives: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
The Truth: Others Don’t See Your Self Doubts and Insecurities
I was just an insecure 16 year old, uncertain about everything from my appearance to my place in the universe. One day like any other, I found myself in a sea of students crossing the glass hallway in both directions. Suddenly I realized that of the hordes of students, literally no one was focused on me. Not a one. They were just trying to get to class on time, and most felt just as insecure as me.