“For some people, their pain can become a tool to use (against or upon others) rather than an experience to overcome.” For article, “Are You at War with Your Pain or with the People in Your Life?” click on photo. Photo by Shay Sowden
“Compassion practice is daring. It involves learning to relax and allow ourselves to move gently toward what scares us.” Pema Chodron Recovery is moving gently towards what scares us. You may not feel particularly courageous today. Sometimes the courageous thing to do is the compassionate thing. In spite of your fear, in spite of how … More What Will You Do Today to Care For Yourself?
This is it. The moment is here. Right now, there you have it. What are we talking about? This moment… right now. It’s probably not what you thought it would be. Your anxiety told you “it” would suck. And your memory told you that you would probably screw “it” up. Bet you didn’t…. and bet … More Are You Kidding??? This is It? Right Now Sucks!
The life you have, the day in front of you. That is your recovery. Have at ‘er. ___ Most days, I get it wrong. No, I’m not being hard on myself. Just honest. And you guessed it, you are wrong a lot too. No biggie. Welcome to the HR: Human Race. Recovery is not about … More 1.5 Things About Recovery that are Dead Wrong
Waiting lines. Waiting rooms. Waiting for what? Waiting for the weekend, for vacation, for graduation… Waiting for when you feel… at peace, no anxiety, no triggers, or no more sadness. How much of our life is spent waiting to live some other moment? As we wait for the life that we want to happen, we … More Are You Waiting for Life or is Life Waiting for You?
For article, “The 10 Commandments of an Emotionally Healthy Recovery,” click on photo.
For article, “Celebrate Your Baggage, it’s What Makes You Thrive!” click on photo.
For article, “7 Ways that Therapy is Like Going to a Movie,” click on the photo.
For article, “In Recovery, What You Want to Stop is Not Really Important,” click on photo. I write articles that talk about the kind of changes I am trying to make in my own life. I hope that my writing also helps you. My topics include addiction and mental health recovery, relationships, and personal growth. … More Recovery is Opening Up to Life
Getting High on Recovery 