Jul 24 2007
Albert Ellis Passed Away
Heard the news that Alert Ellis passed away. I have heard about his life story and a NPR interview. I admire what Ellis was trying to do but find myself lack of motivation to carry out his instructions.
But just remembered one thing when I heard the news. In 2004, when Song and I were traveling from Athens to Meteora, we met a young woman on the train. I tried to strike up a conversation but we could hardly understand each other so the conversation was a bit awkward. When I finally realized that she was a counselor on her way to a local clinic, I mentioned behavior therapy. She instantly picked it up and mentioned either REBT or Ellis’ name—I forgot which because she said it in almost perfect English and took me by surprise.
Just one of those things I would have forgotten had I not seen the news today … Is it time to read “Remembrance of Things Past”?