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
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
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 was recently speaking with a caller to our center. The caller said, I do not think I am an alcoholic/addict. My question to this gentleman was, what is an alcoholic/addict to you? His response was simple and probably more advanced than most. He said, “a person that alcohol or drug use causes more trouble … Read more
There is not a day that goes by that I do not receive an email advertising the services of the greatest marketing guru this side of Mars. If you have a web site and registered your site with the search engines you get these solicitations. They come and they come, well you get the picture. … Read more
When it comes to recovery the rehabilitation process can be described as difficult at best. Often individuals and families have responded to their personal traumas differently. There was a time in my life that the “why” of it all seemed so important. I would read about the experiences of folks that responded differently to the … Read more
I continue to be asked what is The Last Resort Panama, Panama’s Premiere Recovery Center? It is my privilege to share with you some highlights about what we offer here at The Last Resort Panama’s “Real Life Rehab” Program. Chiriqui Panama is arguably one of the most exotic environment’s imaginable. Recognized for aesthetic beauty and … Read more