We have the God given capacity to choose what we want to believe. We have a choice whether or not to believe in God, His word, Jesus Christ, and whether or not Jesus died on the cross to forgive our sins. God did not give us the capacity to…
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Science of Optimism: Rational or Irrational?
By Dr. Russ,
Once again a major news reporting outlet gets it wrong about optimism. In discussing the “New Science of Optimism” gleaned through neuroimaging studies, the scientist author, Tali Sharot, confuses science and philosophy.
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Circumstances, Reality and the Problem of Being Real
Problems as Circumstances
Perhaps the most famous American optimist of the 20th century was the Reverend Norman Vincent Peale, author of the book series The Power of Positive Thinking. One of our favorite stories from Reverend Peale’s writi…
Is Optimism God Given?
Reality
Optimism is a belief that gives us the mental and physical power to deal with the circumstances of life known as reality. Pessimism is the belief that we are hopeless and helpless to make a better life for ourselves in the face of negativ…
Optimism and Misery
By Dr. Russ
Monday is Dr. Russ Busster Day. Today is also the LAST DAY of February. As I stood in the shower this morning thinking about the day ahead, I said to myself:
Once again, February has proved itself to be the “psycholo…
Ten New Optimism Quotes Inspired by the Words of Martin Luther King and President Obama
By Dr. Russ,
Service to others is the ultimate optimistic act.
Listen to what our children tell us because sometimes the wisdom of a 9 year old is every bit as wise as that of an 89 year old.
Sense can be made of senseless violence only by searching f…
Optimism versus Reality
By Dr. Russ
With all the negative or bad news being reported many ask how it is possible to stay optimistic. The congress is in gridlock, unemployment is high, and a U.S. Representative from Arizona lies in a hospital bed under heavy sedation, wi…