Stuart Smalley (Voiceover): I deserve good things. I am entitled to my share of happiness. I refuse to beat myself up. I am attractive person. I am fun to be with.
Announcer: “Daily Affirmation with Stuart Smalley”. Stuart Smalley is a caring nurturer, a member of several 12-step programs, but not a licensed therapist.
[ open on Stuart giving himself a pep talk in his full-length mirror ]
Stuart Smalley: I’m going to do a terrific show today! And I’m gonna help people! Because I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and, doggonit, people like me!
Reading a lot of what’s published by various TEC people, I think of Stuart Smalley. A LOT.
Heh. Stuart Smalley is a favorite of mine.
I highly recommend the movie “Stuart Saves His Family” where we learn all about how Stuart got the way he is, and why he’s the best of the lot. ; > 0
Therein lies the rub: God-centered or human-centered?
Me, I’m picking the former. It’s all I’ve got…
Does this have anything to do with putting a kid in college this week?
Stuart Smalley reminds me of my conversations with my folks when I was in school.
Now I just have these types of conversations with myself.
“You are a skilled metalworker.” — Khalil’s motivational tape in [url=http://www.jonahmovie.com/]Jonah[/url]
Compare:
[i]I deserve good things. I am entitled to my share of happiness. I refuse to beat myself up. I am attractive person. I am fun to be with.[/i] (poor grammar, too!)
with
[i]”Lord be merciful to me, a sinner!”[/i]
Which statement did Jesus say will be heard by God and find His favor?