"[This is] the doctrine that we cannot accept the command of an authority, however exalted, as the ultimate basis of ethics. For whenever we are faced with a command by an authority, it is our responsibility to judge whether this command is moral or immoral. The authority may have power to enforce its commands, and we may be powerless to resist. But unless we are physically prevented from choosing the responsibility remains ours. It is our decision whether to obey a command, whether to accept authority. "

Immanuel Kant

Posts tagged with 'act'

The bus driver metaphor

4th January 2009

This blog post on coping with difficult thoughts and feelings is downloadable as both Word and PDF handouts. For further blog posts on "The bus driver metaphor", see "The bus driver is warm-blooded: integrating mindfulness & emotion" and also relevant are "'Naming emotions' is another useful self-regulation & mindfulness strategy" …

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Recent research: ACT, acceptance & values in chronic pain, mindfulness & CBT in rheumatoid arthritis

7th August 2008

McCracken, L. M. and K. E. Vowles (2008). "A prospective analysis of acceptance of pain and values-based action in patients with chronic pain." Health Psychol 27(2): 215-20. [PubMed] OBJECTIVE: Acceptance of pain and values-based action appear important in the emotional, physical, and social functioning of individuals with chronic pain. The …

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