“Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, really believe, your mind will find the ways to do it. Believing a solution paves the way to solution.” – Dr. David Schwartz I was in a topic meeting yesterday and the fellow that chose the topic wanted to highlight the idea that … Read more
We become what we think about. Earl Nightingale. In 1998 I made the decision to adopt a new focus in life. I began to focus on self-improvement rather than self-help. I stopped reading disempowering dysfunction focused material and began to read and implement strengths based empowering focused material. No more “what is wrong with me?” … Read more
“The capacity for hope is the most significant fact of life. It provides human beings with a sense of destination and the energy to get started.” – Norman Cousins For the past four days I have been blessed with having my 16 year old son Liam here in Florida touring college campuses. I am a bit … Read more
“I don’t want to get to the end of my life and find that I have just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well.” – Diane Ackerman Living, Loving, Learning is my mantra in life: I strive to live my life well, I want to love everyone … Read more
“As long as I have a want, I have a reason for living. Satisfaction is death.” – George Bernard Shaw In the beginning of the recovery process we are content to stay clean and sober. We must be patient with ourselves and condition. As we progress through the years we must stay the course and … Read more
“A person who doubts himself is like a man who would enlist in the ranks of his enemies and bear arms against himself.” – Alexandre Dumas The recovered life requires that we begin to think differently. Typically we start with the belief that we can overcome our demons. The creature addiction keeps us believing that we … Read more
“ Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” Mark Twain As life evolves and we make changes in our lives to follow our hearts and our dreams to fulfill our purpose there are those … Read more
One thing I’ve learned in life is that if you expect the worst, you won’t be disappointed. But if you expect to see God’s goodness, you won’t be disappointed, either. Joel Osteen. Henry Ford was big on the idea of thinking positive. He said, “whether you think you can or you think you can’t your … Read more
“Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful” – Joshua Marine If you are facing challenges and you are looking for someone with experience overcoming challenges you have come to the right place! Over the years I have had my fill, more than I care to remember to be honest. … Read more
“Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from doing what you can do.” – John Wooden I remember a Toad the Wet Sprocket song many years ago that said, “be who you are if it fits in the system”! I truly believe that many of us are gun shy because we fear taking the … Read more