“I learn by going where I have to go.” – Theodore Roethke There was a time that I had to take a “fake till I make it” philosophy! I had to walk “as if” until I could develop the strategies, skills, faith and most of all positive mental attitude. I learned that it is easier to … Read more
“The vision that you glorify in your mind, the ideal that you enthrone in your heart this you will build your life by, and this you will become.” – James Lane Allen The late Earl Nightingale a man that changed my life for the better due to the principles he taught stated, “We become what … 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 We teach the ABC’s of Recovery here at Real Life Recovery and I do community and organizational awareness lectures. In fact the ABC’s really … Read more
“Success is the maximum utilization of the ability that you have.” – Zig Ziglar I am traveling today so it has been tough to write the blog! Success for any of us in recovery is living daily, sober! Yet, there is so much more. Last night I decided to buy myself a new skate board. … Read more
“The last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” — Viktor Frankl The three rules of a healthy attitude, rule number one, Always Be Positive, rule number two, Always Be Positive and rule number three, Always Be Positive!!! I can tell you … Read more
Since no one is perfect, it follows that all great deeds have been accomplished out of imperfection. Yet they were accomplished, somehow, all the same.” – Lois McMaster Bujold This marks my thirtieth year in the pursuit of happiness, recovery. As I reflect back at the highs and lows I am amazed at how I … Read more
“Time is limited, so I better wake up every morning fresh and know that I have just one chance to live this particular day right, and to string my days together into a life of action, and purpose.” Lance Armstrong This is your time, this is your day, take advantage. Spend time today to reflect … Read more
Each and every morning the first thing I do before I have my morning cup of coffee is do my prayer, meditation and prep for the day with “My Morning Mental Workout”. My attitude everyday will determine my success in the future. Today I will walk, talk, act and believe like the person I wish … Read more
Life is meant to be enjoyed and not to be endured. Jack Jackson 1) To truly enjoy life you must change the way you think. We must become possibility thinkers. We need to look for the positive first! How do we accomplish this in such a negative world? One way is to study, read, and … Read more