We were talking last night and he mentioned that he’d either heard or read that all humans alive today are here by incredible odds. The odds of any of us waking up – again – this morning are about the same as the odds of TWO MILLION people throwing a ONE TRILLION sided dice –Continue reading “So – There’s This Guy I Know.”
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What Does A Recovery Coach DO?
It’s disheartening to read about job openings on social media sites that are listed under the title of Recovery Coach (or something similar) that have absolutely zero duties that relate to actual coaching. I’m not convinced that most folks know – exactly – what a recovery coach is supposed to do. We talk and listen.Continue reading “What Does A Recovery Coach DO?”
A Conversation …
“It wasn’t my choice to drink.” “But you did it anyway?” “Yeah.” “Well, whose choice choice was it?” “Mine. But I didn’t want to do it.” “That doesn’t seem to have anything to do with anything – does it?” “What? Not wanting to drink”” “Yes, because you went right ahead and did it anyway, didn’tContinue reading “A Conversation …”
Why Are Some Things Contagious And Others Aren’t?
Diseases, feelings, ideas, attitudes ~ these can all spread through populations and ‘infect’ others. We’re already way too familiar with the COVID19 virus and how easy it is to become infected by it. Everyone on the planet – just about – is walking around with a mask on. But feelings? Ideas? Attitudes? These things canContinue reading “Why Are Some Things Contagious And Others Aren’t?”
Say It And Mean It.
The addict voice (AV) that takes up residency in our minds does a number on the words we throw at it when we’re trying to get sober. Why is it so hard for us to wrap our minds around one single powerful word? What is one word we say over and over and over toContinue reading “Say It And Mean It.”
Want Sobriety? Quit Drinking. 