When it comes down to it we all have the same radio station playing between our two ears. WIFM, What’s In it For Me? However, each and everyone of us embraces that concept in varying degrees. I am grateful that over the years I have learned to focus on others, on You first. I have … Read more
Having X-Ray vision to trudge towards the horizon each and every day brings with it joy. Staying focused on keeping the main thing the main thing for me has been a Blessing. I learned a long time ago that worrying about things only brings fear and fear paralyzes. I am grateful for the lessons of … Read more
I hesitate to use the word “work” when it comes to recovery because it often con-notates displeasure. Knowing that we are either running towards pleasure or away from displeasure I attempt to steer clear of words that will repel folks from putting in the effort to change. But, the fact is that “Work, Works”! We … Read more
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity…. It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and … Read more
Understanding the Universal Laws of life has radically changed my life. Without having all of the facts we can not make prudent decisions. Comprehension of how life functions creates the ability to make prudent decisions. Einstein once said that “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is the definition of … Read more
S stands for Success and T stands for TEAM in my gratitude list! Without the T for Team there is no success. I am truly grateful for the Team we have at TLRR. The leadership Team of Sean, Rick and Ryan are dedicated professionals that have driven the car while I have sat in the … Read more
“Work is about a search for daily meaning as well as daily bread, for recognition as well as cash, for astonishment rather than torpor; in short, for a sort of life, rather than a Monday-to-Friday sort of dying.” Studs Terkel Strive for excellence in all you do. I was discussing the Real Life Recovery Program … Read more
The Recovered Life! Yes I can not begin to express my gratitude for the recovered life. It has all begun with personal recovery, personal responsibility and the amazing gift of mutual self support in the rooms! Thank you for the grace and patience with me! Thank you for the gift of recovery! Go, Go, Go… … Read more
Q is for Quality, quality time with our loved ones, a quality of life that is beyond reproach! I am grateful today for the quality of my life. Life is good today because of the wonderful quality of life afforded to us all here in America. I love our country and of course our role … Read more
Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others. Cicero Speaking of parents, I am grateful for my parents and for the right to be a parent. One of the joys of life is to be a proud parent of wonderful children. I am grateful for that joy in … Read more