Just because something feels better than anything else, that doesn't mean it's good for you.
The trouble with most therapy is that it helps you feel better. But you don't get better. You have to back it up with action, action, action.
If I had my life to live all over again, I really think I would have been a fit person. Looking around me, I realise that the men and women who walked and ran and swam and played sport look better and feel better than the rest of us.
Most things that I think about not talking about, ultimately I decide to talk about, and I feel better.
Good advice is priceless. Not what you want to hear, but what you need to hear. Not imaginary, but practical. Not based on fear, but on possibility. Not designed to make you feel better, designed to make you better. Seek it out and embrace the true friends that care enough to risk sharing it. I'm not sure what takes more guts-giving it or getting it.
Place a substantial meal before a tired man and he will eat with effort and be little better for it at first. Give him a glass of wine or brandy, and immediately he feels better: you see him come to life again before you.
‘Was that like a cookie?’ she wondered. ‘Hmmm?’ ‘You know, have a cookie. You'll feel better. ’ She put her hands on either side of his face, lifting it as he laughed. ‘Were you making me feel better?’ ‘I certainly hope so. It worked for me. ’ He dipped his head to kiss her lightly. ‘I wanted you. I always do. ’ ‘It's funny how men can wake up with their brains in their cocks. ’ ‘It makes us what we are. ’ Still chuckling, he rolled her over him, patted her butt. ‘Let's take a shower. I'll give you another cookie. ’
You never feel better than when you start feeling good after you've been feeling bad.
Most people who offer their help do it to make themselves feel better, not us. To be honest, I don't blame them. It's superstition: If you give assistance to the family in need. . . if you throw salt over your shoulder. . . if you don't step on the cracks, then maybe you'll be immune. Maybe you'll be able to convince yourself that this could never happen to you.
I am happy that the young girls have a lot more choices these days and an opportunity to feel better about themselves.
Forgiveness makes you feel better. As soon as you forgive, you're free.