“I used to say, ‘I sure hope things will change.’ Then I learned that the only way things are going to change for me is when I change.” – Jim Rohn Back in the 80’s there was a saying that went around, “shite happens” I remember seeing bumper stickers with the expression. Sadly, I kinda … Read more
I am not a huge fan of “Sixbucks” I mean Starbucks, but honestly some of their products are good. But I love to joke with the folks that walk into the office with their cup of “Liquid Gold”! So what am I talking about with skipping a cup of coffee? On Monday we asked folks … Read more
I was recently asked if I recommended a parent take their child to see the pain people on drugs face. The caller wanted to bring his nephew to a rehab or detox to talk to the patients recovering from drug abuse. Recently the US Department of Education released a study on the effects of mandatory … Read more
“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.” Helen Keller The recovered life is a learning experience. Yes life in general is a learning experience but for those of us that have … Read more
“Above all, don’t fear difficult moments. The best comes from them.” Rita Levi-Montalcini I recently read these statistics in regards to the attitude of change. There are five attitudes towards change: Early innovators (2.6%), These are the people that run with new ideas. Early adaptors (13.4%), They are influenced by the early innovators but not … Read more
Must we hit rock bottom? Quite honestly that is not a question that can be answered with complete certainty. Does it help to be hurting big time? Absolutely, yes! I do my best to steer clear of controversy even though it is helpful to be controversial in the marketing world. Addiction and alcoholism are contradictory … Read more
Yesterday I received this wonderful email that reminds me of how I came to believe! I was in a self-help meeting freshly out of rehab and a fellow shared. He said that he was coming back after a slip. He reported that his wife asked him to go to the deli to pick up some … Read more
Sometimes quickly sometimes slowly… Life is full of challenges especially when we are recovering from addiction or alcoholism. So I am gonna let you in on a secret, shhhhhhh, don’t tell anyone! We have done some damage, left a wake of damage behind us! We do not think right when we are using and it … Read more
What does it take to win in life? I can sum it up with two words, “Commitment” and “Urgency”. These two words are more powerful than any other two words I can think of. Belief? Surely it is important, to believe; “I can do it” or “to believe God will help me”, or “God … Read more
“Find the good. It’s all around you. Find it, showcase it and you’ll start believing in it.” – Jesse Owens My goal over the past twelve or so years has been to look for the positive in everything first. I wish I could report to you that I have not failed in that mission. What I … Read more