Monday; July 19
During the 1970s Bob Newhart was best known for his role as Robert Hartley, a hip psychologist in Chicago. It wasn’t surprising when Newhart made an appearance in a Comedy Central skit several years later playing another mental health professional – however, what happened in the sketch may have been a bit unusual. When a woman comes to his office looking for advice on overcoming her claustrophobia he gives here some succinct advice – “Stop It!”. Stop being irrational, stop worrying about it, just stop it! She lists a few other issues she’s struggling with and his answer is simple, “Stop It!”. I realize this is humor and borders on insensitivity, but whenever I watch the video clip it reminds me that sometimes to feel better, I just need to stop what is making me feel bad. Whether it is sin, bad habits or irrational thoughts; more than anyone else I am the one who controls my contentment and happiness. Yes, I realize there are people who struggle with mental health issues who nee