Daniel Yesterday I mentioned that I would be sharing info from two people that I respect and admire. I used the term credibility. When I think of Carol that is the term that comes to mind. She has a long list of successes to her career. When it comes to professionalism Carol stands above the rest … Read more
I was born in 1960 into a blue-collar lower income family on Long Island twenty-five miles from New York City. My family had a strong sense of giving to the community. My dad is a volunteer fireman and has been for over fifty years. Somehow I always seemed to find the trouble. My mom always … Read more
This is from my friend and colleague Pett Corby: Dear Ladies and Gents, I have no doubt that women are those who are going to sort out our world… with the help of men! Too many wars left devastation and poverty behind. The last (Iraq war) was about domination over the petrol reserves in the … Read more
When it comes to parents of folks in recovery a pattern of blame emerges. Through the years I have heard many versions of how to treat this challenge. Recently I heard a friend share about his dad. He said that he now thinks about his own father’s upbringing. He believes his father gave what he … Read more
What is an Alcoholic? Am I an Alcoholic – Addict? The question of whether I am an “Addict” seems to be a simple question that anyone with any degree of self-awareness should be able to answer alone. Alcohol typically is the one drug that most folks that are asking these questions do not want to … Read more
I received a note from a colleague this afternoon. It seemed a bit distressed. The subject stated, “Failing economy has devastated drug and alcohol rehab admissions”. My first thought was “what should I do about this?” But then I realized that our admissions are exactly what our goals and business plan projected. In fact, I … Read more
As we approach Thanksgiving in The United States it is a great reminder for us to focus on what and whom we are grateful for. An attitude of gratitude is key to living a happy, joyous and free life. For those of us in the recovery community it is imperative to count our blessings. On … Read more
Defined in Dictionary.com “Thanks” to express gratitude, appreciation, or acknowledgment to: She thanked them for their hospitality. Saying Thank You is ingrained in us at an early age. It is the simplest thing to say and it impacts people in wondrous ways. Everyone enjoys being appreciated. Take some time this week to say “Thank You” … Read more
As we close in on the USA Celebration of Thanksgiving lets quickly put to rest the incredible now killer, “Tomorrow”. Make it a point to create an attitude of gratitude Now! I am reading “The Success Principles” by Jack Canfield with Janet Switzer. Which reminds me of Jack and his colleague Mark Victor Hansen the … Read more