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
Today is a day that the United States celebrates Thanksgiving. For me as a child it was one of my favorite holidays ranking only second to Christmas. I loved the smell of cooking turkey! To this day I love to pig out on all the stuff that I now keep clear of! Apple pie, ice … Read more
I need to let you know about something amazing that happened to me after I took a TeleClass Dr. Philip Agrios’ TeleClass – “Discover Your Silent Partner and It’s Antidote to overcome anything in under 4 minutes!” was absolutely amazing. I never took a TeleClass like this before He claimed that in under four minutes … Read more
If you know me personally you know that my life has been filled with ups and downs. With positives and negatives. I have done some amazing things and some that I am not so proud of. I have learned that the majority of people have good intentions, yet we are judged by the results of … Read more
How does someone recover? The self-help approach starts with the premise of H.O.W. Honesty, Open mindedness, and Willingness. What exactly does that mean? Honesty is required. To become actively involved in your recovery you must be honest. Starting with being honest with your-self. You are not seeking recovery from addiction (other than a food addiction) … Read more
There are three basic rules of success, Rule number one, Always Be Positive. Rule number Two, Always Be Positive. Rule number Three, Always Be Positive. Many folks hear statements like these and turn a deaf ear. They conjure up images of some pretentious geek playing Mr. Happy! If that is what you think then please … Read more
This is a wonderful piece written by my friend Sandy Brewer, author of “Pursuit of Light” a must read. Please enjoy and Happy Holidays…. Dan 🙂 THE PROMISE By Sandy Brewer There is something universal and transcendent about Christmas, an underlying harmonic that draws people together, sparking the potential for uplifting the human spirit. It’s … Read more