“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” – Mother Teresa I love to Blog, it has become my journalling over the past few years. It helps me to sort out the messages and sometimes the contradictions that occur between my two ears. I am harder on myself than … Read more
Capstone Treatment Center When I first learned of Capstone Treatment Center I went to their website to poke around. I am not a big fan of the videos on websites that run automatically. But I must say that this video caught my attention quickly. Adrian Hickmon, PhD the Executive Director is discussing chemical dependency and … Read more
I recently had the pleasure to speak with Debbie Davis the co-founder of Recovery First an addiction treatment center located in South Florida. Recovery First is unique in their program in that they go the extra mile to assist people in their personal recovery experience. Additionally, they are “In-Network” for every imaginable insurance plan this side … Read more
Everything is lawful, but not everything is beneficial. Everything is lawful, but not everything builds others up. Do not seek your own good, but the good of the other person. — 1 Corinthians 10:23-24 NIV There is nothing more frustrating then making choices that are out of congruence with who you are, what you want and … 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
I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let’s face it, friends make life a lot more fun. Charles R. Swindoll There is nothing like the fellowship of mutual support groups such as AA, NA, and CA. … 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
“If someone listens, or stretches out a hand, or whispers a word of encouragement, or attempts to understand a lonely person, extraordinary things begin to happen.” – Loretta Girzartis * The more we give, the more we get. What is it that we get? Peace, joy, love, serenity, true sobriety. The spiritual principles of recovery … 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