“If America is the pursuit of happiness, the best way to pursue happiness is to help other people.” George Lucas Anyone that works a job or owns a business helps other people, we are paid in direct proportion for our contribution to society. As part of the recovered life we look to take this a … Read more
“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” – Annie Dillard We all have the same 24 hours per day, 1440 minutes to do with as we choose. How we spend that time is totally up to us. If it is going to be it is up to me! We must … Read more
“Just don’t give up on trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.” – Ella Fitzgerald Having a “Never Give Up” attitude is important. When you shift the focus of recovery to the life you want to live, giving up is not … Read more
The road to the next level is always uphill. John Maxwell. Living the recovered life requires continued personal growth. Having a focus on taking your life to the next level keeps us moving towards our desired outcomes for life. Ask anyone what it is that they truly want in their life and somewhere in your … Read more
“I have always believed that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value.” – Hermann Hesse Rehabilitation is the process of renewing ones life from desperation to hope. Turning frustration into fascination. Every challenge we face is a new opportunity to change … Read more
“A bad habit never disappears miraculously; it’s an undo-it-yourself project.” – Abigail Van Buren Work, works! Yes that is right work, works! Nothing worth while in this world comes for free. That includes recovery. In the beginning of your recovery it takes some discipline, adding disciplines to your life, reflecting on the past, and amending the … Read more
“All that is necessary to break the spell of inertia and frustration is this: Act as if it were impossible to fail.” – Dorothea Brande Too often, in fact it is more prevalent that an individual comes to us to begin their recovery journey that informs us that “They Just Can’t Do IT”. “Can’t do what?”, … Read more
Today marks the first day of Recovery Month 2009. September has been designated as the month to focus on recovery, how it saves lives, brings joy to people and their families, and why it works. This month we are looking to Celebrate Recovery for the individuals that have recovered and offer hope to those that … Read more
Please take a moment when you can to read through the following Op-Ed piece at the New York Times online and leave your comments here below, NYTimes. This is not an ad for the Times nor does it offer my opinion on what to read or not to read. I follow articles and op-ed pieces … Read more
“Truth, like gold, is to be obtained not by its growth, but by washing away from it all that is not gold.” – Leo Tolstoy When faced with the concept of Honesty I thought quite humbly I might add, “I’m Honest”. But, when “Rigorous” was tossed into the mix, well that got me thinking! In my … Read more