One Hit Wonders Back in 1972 a group called the Hillside Singers had a hit single entitled “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing.” That was the only song they taught us to sing because it was their only attempt that actually made it to the top 40 charts. One hit wonders are pretty … Read more
I have heard various numbers from 21 days to 90 days as the magic number to develop a habit or turn a bad one to good! In the recovery aspect of life 90 days seems to work well. I suggest you build confidence by utilizing 90 day bursts in your life. I believe that part … Read more
“Pain is a part of being alive, and we need to learn that. Pain does not last forever, nor is it necessarily unbeatable, and we need to be taught that.” – Harold Kushner The idea that we will never be in pain is ludicrous. Physical pain is the body telling us that something is wrong. Mental … Read more
“Throw back the shoulders, let the heart sing, let the eyes flash, let the mind be lifted up, look upward and say to yourself… nothing is impossible!” – Norman Vincent Peale Enthusiasm for life is essential. One of my morning affirmations goes like this: Today I will win— Why? I’ll tell you why: Because I … Read more
“I’ve found that luck is quite predictable. If you want more luck, take more chances. Be more active. Show up more often.” Brian Tracy Showing up is half the battle. Being present, actually taking an active role in my life is essential. That may sound ridiculous but as an active alcoholic I could be present … Read more
“No time like the present.” Delarivier Manley (1663–1724) English writer When in doubt, just do it! We all look for the perfect time in all we do. Through the early years of recovery I remember thinking, “If I can only get through this, then everything will be great”! I looked at my challenges as roadblocks … Read more
“If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas then each of us will have two ideas.” – George Bernard Shaw Z is for … Read more
Having X-Ray vision to trudge towards the horizon each and every day brings with it joy. Staying focused on keeping the main thing the main thing for me has been a Blessing. I learned a long time ago that worrying about things only brings fear and fear paralyzes. I am grateful for the lessons of … Read more
“Work is about a search for daily meaning as well as daily bread, for recognition as well as cash, for astonishment rather than torpor; in short, for a sort of life, rather than a Monday-to-Friday sort of dying.” Studs Terkel Strive for excellence in all you do. I was discussing the Real Life Recovery Program … Read more
Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others. Cicero Speaking of parents, I am grateful for my parents and for the right to be a parent. One of the joys of life is to be a proud parent of wonderful children. I am grateful for that joy in … Read more