Success leaves clues. — Tony Robbins If you have read my blog, book, articles and or workbook you probably know that the basis of the recovery process is making sure that an individual looking to recover has every possible advantage working “for them” and not “against them”. I want to stack the deck in their favor. … Read more
“You desire to know the art of living, my friend? It is contained in one phrase: make use of suffering.” – Henri Frédéric Amiel Recently I was emailed a question that I thought would be good to share: So I have a question for you. Can you describe what staying in the moment means to … Read more
Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. — Abraham Lincoln We have all heard that we should HALT, i.e. not get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired. In its place we need to RELAX: Realize my worth, never confuse what we do for … Read more
Dreams Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow. Langston Hughes We need to be dreamers, we need to dream again in order to live again. The recovered life is a … Read more
“Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them – every day begin the task anew.” St. Francis de Sales Everyday is a new day, every hour is a new hour. In recovery we learn that we have the option to start over at any time of day or … Read more
“The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of knowledge and it becomes another’s, smile at someone and receive a smile in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises.” – Leo Buscaglia Over time I have learned to redefine the term spirituality. My first impression was that … Read more
This is a note a received on Facebook: Hi, just thought I would let you know I have not touched a drop for 9 months now 🙂 the emails I get from your website help loads, love reading them. My kids are now very happy to have their mum back, has been bloody hard at … Read more
“They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” – Carl W. Buechner I have to remind myself of the reason I do what I do. My purpose, my vision, my desire is to make the world a better place. For a very long time I did not … Read more
“The great secret of success in life is for a man to be ready when his opportunity comes.” — Benjamin Disraeli When we join the land of the living and stop living a life in the death race we are opened up to growth opportunities galore. We begin to see the light of day and … Read more
“If you’re truly determined to succeed you will! Those that NEVER give up transform dreams into realities!” – Anonymous I love the depiction of the frog in the throat of the bird. It is so true for me personally, I am determined to win each and every day of my life. Some days are better … Read more