Neil Young song a song in the 70’s “Needle and the Damaga Done”. But what if the damage has nothing to do with substance abuse? What if my impulsive behaviors have created hurt feelings or worse yet, some real damage? The same rules apply, use your tools, start with step 10 recognize, admit, amend and … Read more
Recently, I spoke with a group of folks in Panama City. I was sharing about some recent obstacles that I had overcome. One gentleman asked me how I had the power to go through all of that and still have a positive mental attitude? Later that night I was rehashing my days events. I thought … Read more
I start my day with the 3rd step and 7th step prayer, a couple of meditation books and a positive message to myself. Through the years I have changed the meditation books I use with the exception of one. Find the one that you will read every day and use it. Most are inspiring and … Read more
We have all had the experience of a stressful “life challenge” along the way. However, that is all it is, a stressful life challenge along the way! Along the way to what? To where? You have heard it said, “Life is a Journey”. (I will leave the afterlife talk to those folks that are willing … Read more
My whole life I had the inner desire to “Be Somebody”. I wanted to make a difference in the world. In the 4th grade things started to really go downhill for me. Ten years of age and I had already begun the process of giving up and I did not even know it. By the … Read more
I was reading a story this morning about Joe Girard. Joe is listed in the Guiness Book of World records as “The Worlds Greatest Salesman”. Joe credits his success to a visit to a friends funeral. At the funeral he asked the Funeral Director how he decides how many Mass cards to print. The response … Read more
I have failed numerous times in my life. When I do, I always go back to the one issue that has saved me. I stopped drinking and drugging. In the past I have reflected on failure and said to myself; “self, look at you what you have done now, what kind of example are you?” … Read more
I just read this and wanted to share it with you. Dan 🙂 Fritz Kreisler was a skilled and devoted violinist who had a lifelong dream to own a Stradivarius. For many years Fritz worked hard to earn enough money to buy the coveted instrument. Finally he took his life savings to New York City’s … Read more
I enjoy reading today. As I have mentioned I receive a bunch of newsletters and ezines. When I read these they always stimulate thought and ideas. It is difficult to totally agree on everything in one article. In fact that goes both ways. I do receive comments on my blogs, website, Facebook, MySpace etc… Sometimes … Read more