“Look at everything as though you were seeing it for the first time or the last time. Then your time on earth will be filled with glory.” – Betty Smith How true this is our perspective in life is so important. Often we take things for granted in life. We miss the opportunity to enjoy … Read more
You may think you have challenges, but you have so many blessings. Sometimes it takes only a moment of conscious effort to recognize those blessings. Once you focus on the gifts instead of the problems, your whole perspective will change and you will see blessings everywhere. Liam Magnuson. We all have challenges we face. A … Read more
“Everyone you meet has a flashing sign hanging on their chest that says, MAKE ME FEEL SPECIAL”! Art Williams We all have the same desire to be someone special, to be appreciated, to be loved! Each and everyone of us has a desire to do well, to accomplish goals in our lives. However, life sometimes … Read more
“We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems.” — John W. Gardner It is all in how we look at our challenges that allow us to mature. We can either go through it kicking and screaming or grow through it enjoying the journey! Addiction is a nightmare, it … Read more
I learned so many lessons in my early years of sobriety, my early years of recovery from alcoholism & addiction. Today I can draw from my experiences because of those early years. In April of 1988 I knew that I knew that I wanted more in my life. I found myself surrounded by people in … Read more
“If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we are not really living. Growth demands a temporary surrender of security.” – Gail Sheehy I attended a self-help meeting yesterday and the topic was change. I heard quite a few interesting tidbits as the group members took their time sharing. If you have ever … Read more
Typically I will write one Blog in a day but the first today is more of a thought provoker and news story. This is primarily a recovery blog that I attempt to look at the bright side of the recovered life. Hope! When I look back at my life before recovery and in recovery the … Read more
We see this stuff once in awhile, a DEA agent or in this case the Colombian Policia and Marina (Military) raids a home to find paraphernalia. But this is ridiculous. I have attached the photos for you. There are so many ways in the world to earn money legitimately why cause all of the … Read more
Live with Passion! Tony Robbins We all have something that excites us that moves us to action. We all have the inner motivation and ability to live up to our potential and do it joyfully. When we are doing what we love and passionate about it gives us the reason to hit the floor daily … Read more
“Time is limited, so I better wake up every morning fresh and know that I have just one chance to live this particular day right, and to string my days together into a life of action, and purpose.” — Lance Armstrong Typically in the recovery communities teachings when we think about day by day we … Read more