As a woman, Irving, we’re glad you’re not one too. (◔_◔) We’re a fun yet tough bunch, and we don’t want your whining. Glad Cathy puts up with you, but many of us wouldn’t.
Hello Cathy friends! Happy Friday! Have a great day, all!
I don’t even have a problem with affirmations, just that kind of phrasing. Doesn’t work for me. “I am present for miracles…” “I am a unique and gifted spirit…” This probably says more about my cynicism than about anything else, but I feel that’s got too much “Live, laugh, love” vibes. Too much advertisement in a ladies’ magazine vibes. I’d prefer affirmations like “SOMEthing good’s bound to happen” or “I’m not perfect, but I’m okay.”
Affirmations should be very private because I certainly don’t want to hear about them. “Wishful thinking” can only take you so far.
Émile Coué, a French psychologist and pharmacist, came up with the autosuggestion phrase “Every day, in every way, I’m getting better and better”.
Today the phrase is often associated with scam artists and “get-well-quick” psychological fads, usually accompanied by a sales pitch for homeopathic remedies or scented candles. :)
drbee 3 months ago
Ditto.
a sage 3 months ago
I’m a woman who is too skeptical for affirmations.
lightenup Premium Member 3 months ago
As a woman, Irving, we’re glad you’re not one too. (◔_◔) We’re a fun yet tough bunch, and we don’t want your whining. Glad Cathy puts up with you, but many of us wouldn’t.
Hello Cathy friends! Happy Friday! Have a great day, all!
Katsuro Premium Member 3 months ago
I don’t even have a problem with affirmations, just that kind of phrasing. Doesn’t work for me. “I am present for miracles…” “I am a unique and gifted spirit…” This probably says more about my cynicism than about anything else, but I feel that’s got too much “Live, laugh, love” vibes. Too much advertisement in a ladies’ magazine vibes. I’d prefer affirmations like “SOMEthing good’s bound to happen” or “I’m not perfect, but I’m okay.”
mistercatworks 3 months ago
Affirmations should be very private because I certainly don’t want to hear about them. “Wishful thinking” can only take you so far.
Émile Coué, a French psychologist and pharmacist, came up with the autosuggestion phrase “Every day, in every way, I’m getting better and better”.
Today the phrase is often associated with scam artists and “get-well-quick” psychological fads, usually accompanied by a sales pitch for homeopathic remedies or scented candles. :)
O-Kay 3 months ago
I am really, really, really glad I’m not a woman like Cathy. LOL
JLChi 3 months ago
Irving, you’re just not good enough to be a woman.
Nowhere near good enough.
hendelca Premium Member 3 months ago
I am not sure Irving is good enough to be a man either.
Enjoy this fine Friday.
lindz.coop Premium Member 3 months ago
I’m glad you’re not a woman too, Irving.
rgcviper 3 months ago
Personally, I like affirmations. I receive a few e-mails each day with them, and they’re helpful. To each his/her own, though.
Also: I’m sure the slap from comic Cathy is coming in panel 5 on this one …
HI, MOM. Happy Late Friday, Clan.