What is one of the most important aspects of lasting and meaningful recovery? It should be the singular imperative for anyone seeking recovery from alcohol, drugs or other addictive behaviors. Without knowing this one key aspect, lasting and meaningful recovery becomes extremely difficult at best and very nearly impossible at worst. Even for anyone who has never…
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Little time remaining…
We all know that we will shuffle off this mortal coil (die) sooner or later. But, most of us assume it will be later. If you are reading this I will be willing to wager that you do not expect a visit from the grim reaper today. Yet, I would also be willing to wager…
024 The Power of Transformation – REGRETS
Regrets. Who doesn’t have regrets? Some people say they have no regrets. Really? None? I find it hard to believe there are people who have absolutely nothing in their past that they wouldn’t go back and change if given the chance. I for one have many regrets. For those of us who do have regrets,…
Life Without Self-Imposed Limits
The words I can’t or that’s impossible form finite statements. What would be, could be, should be begins and ends with those words. After those words, there is nothing left to add. They are declarations of cessation, of complete arrest and of conclusion. They are a barricade to further effort. The end. Of course, there…
Your Inner Sanctum
Everyone needs a place to retreat to from time to time. A place that is private, calm, and safe. To prevent being overwhelmed, to stave off stress or to keep from burning out, this becomes an imperative. How can this be accomplished with a high pressure, workaday, phrenetical and frenzied life? By taking up residence…