E is for Enough. Enough love in my life. I just can not say it enough, I have the greatest loving children in all the world. It is amazing because I am not half the father that they are the loving children! I am so grateful for all four of them, Sean, Kristin, Liam and … Read more
One of the greatest speeches I have ever heard in my life is the Art Williams, Do It speech. It is motivational, deep, yet simple. The message? Just Do It! All my life I have wanted to be someone, I have had dreams, and aspirations. Until I got the message that if it is … Read more
To educate yourself for the feeling of gratitude means to take nothing for granted, but to always seek out and value the kind that will stand behind the action. Nothing that is done for you is a matter of course. Everything originates in a will for the good, which is directed at you. Train yourself … Read more
“I believe in hard work. It keeps the wrinkles out of the mind and spirit.” Helena Rubinstein Often when we think of the term “Work”, visions of difficulty or displeasure emerge. When it comes to joy and happiness I am not sure that work is the term to use. Sure in the beginning of the … Read more
“The miracle is this – the more we share, the more we have.” – Leonard Nimoy As we progress through Recovery Month I am reminded more and more that I can only keep it if I give it away. During our campaign to develop an effective scholarship program we face an uphill battle. We are … Read more
Very early in my recovery I learned the acronym, H.O.W. it stands for Honesty, Open-mindedness, and Willingness. Recovery is living a happy, prosperous, clean and sober life. Utilizing the tools of recovery like the Twelve Steps, Power of Positive Thinking, the Law of Attraction, Life’s One Law as well as others is the key to … Read more
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
Recently, I spoke with a group of folks in Panama City. I was sharing about some recent obstacles that I had overcome. One gentleman asked me how I had the power to go through all of that and still have a positive mental attitude? Later that night I was rehashing my days events. I thought … 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
We have all had the experience of a stressful “life challenge” along the way. However, that is all it is, a stressful life challenge along the way! Along the way to what? To where? You have heard it said, “Life is a Journey”. (I will leave the afterlife talk to those folks that are willing … Read more