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Old 10-16-2017, 08:54 AM
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And here's a poem by JT himself accompanying an interesting article at Shortcomings of rational-emotive therapy with addiction
The Beast is indisputable
Because it is immutable.
It uses reason in its quest,
So simple recognition's best.
It knows not time, but looks ahead
For any time it may be fed.
A day, a year, a century,
Is fine in its eternity.
You know your Beast is treatment-wise;
You'd now be better, otherwise.
"Treatment" means, "When you feel well,
Then tell your Beast to go to hell. "
The Beast knows well you'll not feel well
Enough for long enough to tell
Just when its finally time to yell,
"Its time for you to go to hell. "
And when you do feel well enough,
The reason's lost; you'll want your stuff.
But "Never! " sets the Beast aflame.
That word alone can win the game.
Say "Never! " now, and feel the view
Of freedom -- joy, with hope anew.
Say "Never! " now, and step ahead
To normal living. Treatment's dead!
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