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Think On This:

What does your ideal life look like? Who’s in it? Who isn’t? Where are you? How do you spend your time? We each have only one lifetime. And none of us are getting any younger. Tomorrow is neither guaranteed or predictable. Permanent change doesn’t happen without action. So, seeing as it’s your life and youContinue reading “Think On This:”

The Incoming Storm

Ever notice a storm coming? That can be addiction. When we’re not facing it or looking in that direction, we can get sideswiped by it. We can become overwhelmed by it and lost. When we’re facing away from the storm our only warning signs are changes in temperature and maybe a few drops here andContinue reading “The Incoming Storm”

Check This Out: We’re Always Free To Change Our Minds

Anytime. Over anything. Over anyone (including ourselves). 🙂 I’ve come to believe that when we change our minds, our attention shifts, and then we shift – internally. This is something like rearranging our internal living room furniture. And it’s not inconsequential. We can change our minds about whether or not we want fries or onionContinue reading “Check This Out: We’re Always Free To Change Our Minds”

Who’s Bored?!

I’ve decided that strict routines are a recipe for mental disasters. They make me crazy. But, when I mix up my routines a bit, this changes my groove for the whole day. I make small changes in the direction I take to get places, I change what I eat and where I eat it, IContinue reading “Who’s Bored?!”

Inpatient Rehab

I realize not all people are fond of change. In fact, the mere idea of it freaks some people out. I – and a handful of others – like it – a lot. Change offers opportunities to learn things, which is why I have never been opposed to going back to inpatient treatment for myContinue reading “Inpatient Rehab”

Do You Remember Back 10 Years Ago When …

You weren’t where you are today? Remember what you were doing and who you were with? Remember life before kids and pets? Remember who you were when you were still in school? Are you still that person? Sort of a hard question to answer, isn’t it…? Yes, I think so. Not exactly. Sort of, butContinue reading “Do You Remember Back 10 Years Ago When …”

It IS Possible!

I just found this photo on a social network site and had to snag it. It’s a wonderful example of what is possible for every addict and alcoholic in terms of beginning a new clean and sober life. We can begin again. This photo, I believe, embodies perfectly the tangible and available potential we allContinue reading “It IS Possible!”