Ask yourself how far your lectures have gotten you? ___ There are a lot of things that you can start at New Years. New exercise programs. New eating routines. New approach to your marriage. New, new, new. Starting new things is fun. But there is one thing that is even better. I want to stop … More The Best New Years Resolution: Go on a Lecture Diet
Are you ready to be a guest contributor? Have you thought about becoming a writer, or wondered where to share your words? We are currently accepting guest posts. Posting here will allow you to share your experience with mental illness, addiction recovery, tips for making the most of therapy, overcoming your childhood, being a quiet … More Are You Ready to be a Guest Contributor?
Dr. Seuss is not just for the kids. He has a lot to teach about addiction and mental health. ___ Dr. Seuss wants to talk about addiction and those pesky mental health crises, but not the same thing they are. Kid, you’ll move mountains! That’s where you began. Maybe in pain, or in anger, or … More What Dr. Seuss Can Teach Us About Healing and Recovery
I fell in love in Junior High, not with a girl but with my imagination. That was the year I began my infatuation with writing. ___ It was grade eight and whenever I was asked to write a story, my mind went into overdrive. Writing was my way of getting high… it still is. Writing is great, but … More This is Why I Write: Because it Changes Me
Idiots are more powerful than thinking people? ___ Idiot: “An Utterly foolish or senseless person.” (Dictionary.com) How is it that the Idiots got into power? How is it that idiots have claimed the power to influence our minds and our emotional lives? When did it happen? I’m not talking political idiots, although there are definitely … More Free WIFI, so Please Don’t Feed the Idiots
What is a Real Man? ___ “Wanted: A Man of Steel. Please send photos of your abs and your junk.” This is a real ad… it’s something I am writing about for an upcoming piece. What do you think about the questions: Is there such a thing as a Perfect Man… A Man of Steel? … More Wanted: A Real Man
Google thinks they own the Alphabet. Just look at how language is used on the Internet. Maybe it’s time that we take it back? ____ Google thinks they created the alphabet. Huh? I have an email that tells the story of how Google created the alphabet. It stunned me for a moment, “I thought that God created the alphabet?” No, little … More You have the power of Google, Word and Gutenberg
Follow your dreams is terrible advice. Don’t do it. Following my dreams led me to years of frustration and dead-ends. My life improved when I gave up on my dreams. Big Dreams are for Disney If I followed my dreams, I would be a career writer, travelling the world and talking about my books. But … More Follow your Dreams is Terrible Advice
Hash Use Epidemic among Elementary Children. Got your attention? Now how about this: #hash use #epidemic among #elementary children Using Hash may improve your communication. Eating Hash When I grew up, my family ate Hash for supper. Hash combines leftovers and a few new ingredients to make something old taste better. Today we call it Fusion and … More Why I am an advocate of Hash use
“Mind is loaded, chambers filled and ready to create. The problem is that my mind is locked in a safe and I forget the combination.” Why is creativity like this? You feel eager to create, to write, to build, to initiate. But damn, the first step can feel like a leap off of a cliff. Why does … More One Small Step: Becoming Creative One Step at a Time
Getting High on Recovery 