“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” ~ Viktor Frankl
Viktor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor and founder of logotherapy, once said, “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”
…In our response lies our growth and our freedom
This profound observation has anchored much of popular psychology, a beacon highlighting our ability to govern our responses to any situation.
Does Stimulus Ever Overpower Response?
When one's ability to respond is incapacitated, the stimulus—the environment—becomes the sole victor.
Consider someone in a coma due to an accident (stimulus). Their ability to respond is nullified. In such a scenario, the stimulus (environment) holds the reins. The stimulus, not the response, dictates the outcome until the capacity to respond is restored.
The relationship between stimulus and response isn't a straightforward tug-of-war; it's a complex and fluid dance.
Frankl's call to harness our response serves as a guiding torch, but we must also acknowledge the power of overwhelming stimuli from our environment and the delicate, interconnected tapestry that binds our inner and outer worlds (see The Behavior Echo-System).
Embracing this dynamic interplay equips us to face life's challenges with heightened awareness, resilience, and understanding. It teaches us when our response is crucial and when it's best to let go and accept.
Stay after it, my friend!
~mg
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*If you don’t understand the ‘rodent’ reference, it’s related to the famed “Habit Loop” and “Cue, Routine, and Reward” (C.R.R.), which unfortunately overemphasizes a very limited theory on the science of habit development because it’s based solely upon the study of rodents. Humans (YOU) possess choice, intention, and reflection; rodents do not. Thus, P.A.R.R. (Plan, Act, Record, and Reassess) was introduced and originally published in The Habit Factor® (2010). ☝️ 🙌🏽 🤙 🙏
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Viktor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor and founder of logotherapy, once said, “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”
…In our response lies our growth and our freedom
This profound observation has anchored much of popular psychology, a beacon highlighting our ability to govern our responses to any situation.
Does Stimulus Ever Overpower Response?
When one's ability to respond is incapacitated, the stimulus—the environment—becomes the sole victor.
Consider someone in a coma due to an accident (stimulus). Their ability to respond is nullified. In such a scenario, the stimulus (environment) holds the reins. The stimulus, not the response, dictates the outcome until the capacity to respond is restored.
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A Dynamic Interplay
The relationship between stimulus and response isn't a straightforward tug-of-war; it's a complex and fluid dance.
Frankl's call to harness our response serves as a guiding torch, but we must also acknowledge the power of overwhelming stimuli from our environment and the delicate, interconnected tapestry that binds our inner and outer worlds (see The Behavior Echo-System).
Embracing this dynamic interplay equips us to face life's challenges with heightened awareness, resilience, and understanding. It teaches us when our response is crucial and when it's best to let go and accept.
Stay after it, my friend!
~mg
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*If you don’t understand the ‘rodent’ reference, it’s related to the famed “Habit Loop” and “Cue, Routine, and Reward” (C.R.R.), which unfortunately overemphasizes a very limited theory on the science of habit development because it’s based solely upon the study of rodents. Humans (YOU) possess choice, intention, and reflection; rodents do not. Thus, P.A.R.R. (Plan, Act, Record, and Reassess) was introduced and originally published in The Habit Factor® (2010). ☝️ 🙌🏽 🤙 🙏
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