This is an e-mail letter I received from my friend Liam of Stardust Interventions. Liam assists friends, families and employers across the United States with addictions interventions. He has a network of supports across the country and is one of the most forward thinkers in the field today. Dan ☺ Good morning Dan, Just thought … Read more
A clear concise mental picture of what you want to attain is exactly what is necessary to win. In Beijing the summer Olympics are in full swing. This morning Michael Phelps won his 3rd Gold medal in as many days. As reported on MSN.FoxSports.com; In winning the 200-meter freestyle Tuesday, Phelps ran his career Olympic … Read more
I am forwarding this e-mail to you for a couple of reasons. First, I wrote about Sandy Brewer’s book “Pursuit of Light, an Extraordinary Journey” a week or so ago and want to share her thoughts with you. Secondly, we will be implementing in the fall our “Winners Circle” an opt in group that will … Read more
As a kid I always felt different. Sometimes I felt superior to people and sometimes I felt inferior. Very rarely did I identify with people as being on the same planet. As my addiction picked up throughout my teens and 20’s I became convinced I was different. I remember I was forced to sit with … Read more
This morning I received a phone call from a man who is attempting to rebuild his business–and his life. I’ve known this person for several years and followed him on a path that has taken him to the summit in his business successes and subsequently plunged him into the depths of despair. Riddled by alcoholism … Read more
We are here for just a flicker! In the scheme of things our 75 to 100 years is nothing, it flies by. We need to make the most of it, every single day. We all have our talents, dreams, desires, wants, likes and dislikes. Evaluating them and compiling a Mission and Vision is the start … Read more
I am introducing you to a wonderful friend, Helen. Helen wrote this piece and it compelled me to place it on our Blogs to share with you. I think you can guess why I like the piece. It comes from the same perspective we have been teaching for years. The second reason I want to … Read more
Life is an Adventure Get busy Living it to its Fullest… Recovery is about Living Your Life to its Fullest! Through the years I have seen many people give up on life. They confuse living life on life’s terms with settling for less then they are capable of. We are all here on this earth … Read more
I met a young couple today, the husband has been drinking excessively for some time now. He is agreeing to get some help, but not without a bit of kicking and screaming that usually goes along with the idea of entering treatment. I listened to the wife explain to me her fear of where their … Read more
On a daily basis I have what I call creative time. I am always looking for avenues to serve our friends in recovery. In the audio by Earl Nightingale, The Strangest Secret, Earl states that we tend to take for granted the things we get for free. If we pay for something we tend to … Read more