Hidden Miracles of the ‘Wrong Choice’ by Carol Adler* Sometimes without even knowing what we’re doing, we end up traveling on a one-way street the “wrong” way. Feelings of failure or regret about making the “wrong choice” make us feel even worse. Alcohol, drug and other addictions soothe and medicate the pain and may even … Read more
As a kid I always felt different. Sometimes I felt superior to people and sometimes I felt inferior. Very rarely did I identify with people as being on the same planet. As my addiction picked up throughout my teens and 20’s I became convinced I was different. I remember I was forced to sit with … Read more
This morning I received a phone call from a man who is attempting to rebuild his business–and his life. I’ve known this person for several years and followed him on a path that has taken him to the summit in his business successes and subsequently plunged him into the depths of despair. Riddled by alcoholism … Read more
We are here for just a flicker! In the scheme of things our 75 to 100 years is nothing, it flies by. We need to make the most of it, every single day. We all have our talents, dreams, desires, wants, likes and dislikes. Evaluating them and compiling a Mission and Vision is the start … Read more
I am introducing you to a wonderful friend, Helen. Helen wrote this piece and it compelled me to place it on our Blogs to share with you. I think you can guess why I like the piece. It comes from the same perspective we have been teaching for years. The second reason I want to … Read more
Life is an Adventure Get busy Living it to its Fullest… Recovery is about Living Your Life to its Fullest! Through the years I have seen many people give up on life. They confuse living life on life’s terms with settling for less then they are capable of. We are all here on this earth … Read more
On a daily basis I have what I call creative time. I am always looking for avenues to serve our friends in recovery. In the audio by Earl Nightingale, The Strangest Secret, Earl states that we tend to take for granted the things we get for free. If we pay for something we tend to … Read more
As creative as I truly feel at times, I am keenly aware that there are no original thoughts that come from within. It certainly feels original, however I realize that I am the sum total of what I have read and experienced. With that in mind sometimes an article comes along that I truly feel … Read more
In life we are meant to discover, in fact the reason for Rehab is not what most folks think. It is “Discovery”! Any reasonably minded individual would gather all of the facts before making any major life altering decision. Therefore, how can an individual make a prudent choice of whether they want recovery/life or what … Read more
Today and tomorrow I am sharing info from two people that I respect and admire. They both are on top of their games. They know their business and they are professional, courteous, and prompt. These are traits that are rare these days. I have never met either one of these folks face to face. Yet … Read more