I have decided to abandon recovery. Instead, I have embraced my Uncovery. ___ I’m leaving my recovery behind because it’s not working very well. In fact, it sucks. But before we go too far into that, take a moment to consider what we mean by the word recovery. We all know what recovery means, right? … More Do You Want to Know Why I Hate Recovery?
You are not what your mind tells you that you are. You are more. ___ Life seems to have a mind of it’s own and most days, life doesn’t share it’s plans with us. I have heard it said that if you want to know God’s purpose for your life, look backwards. Looking backwards may … More What Can You Do When Your Mind is Not Kind?
For article, “A New Definition of Emotional Healing: Acceptance” click on photo above. I write articles about wellness, leadership, parenting and personal growth. My hope is to deliver the best content I can to inspire, to inform and to entertain. Sign up for my blog if you want to receive the latest and best of my … More Healing is Acceptance, Not Peace
It’s Canada Day today. I hope you are enjoying your day and celebrating the great nation you are in, no matter where you are. I hope that you take time to be with the most important people in your life. To read my article, “Vulnerability is a Risk but it Will Make You Alive,” click … More Vulnerability and Your Recovery
The distance we keep from others says a great deal about our fear of knowing ourselves and being known. ___ “He was a quiet guy. The type of guy you pictured one day taking a gun out and going on a shooting rampage.” A friend of mine, Ryan Hall (Life and Creativity coach, and author) … More Vulnerability is a Risk, but it Will Make You Alive
For article, “Do You Know How to Let Go of Hard Things Other People Say?” click on the photo. I write articles about wellness, leadership, parenting and personal growth. My hope is to deliver the best content I can to inspire, to inform and to entertain. Sign up for my blog if you want to … More Carrying Emotional Hurt Will Create Barriers to Your Recovery
Nine ways to heal your tendency to take words too literally ___ The only way that you will experience love is to risk NOT being loved. To love is to face the possibility of rejection, of scorn, of hurt, of misunderstanding. To be together you have to be willing to be alone. Relationships can be … More Do You Know How To Let Go of Hard Things That Other People Say?
Using the SINCD tool to respond to your triggering thoughts and emotions ___ You have felt it. Your heart is beating. You feel flushed. You may be frustrated, stressed or you just had a fight with your significant other or your kids. You crave relief of the tension because somewhere inside you something feels … More How to Respond to Emotional Triggers using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Healing is not the absence of pain. Healing means that your past is no longer a barrier to living the life that you want to live. ___ What is healing? We have a pretty good idea of what physical healing means. It means that your wounds close up and no longer can become a source … More A New Definition of Emotional Healing: Acceptance
Life comes with a disclaimer: “You don’t have to suffer, but you should feel uncomfortable.” ___ It’s one thing we all share. We all get our start in Your Comfort Zone. Your Zone is a small one-bedroom apartment on the east side of town. It looks out onto the back lane with little more than … More When You Step Out of Your Comfort Zone, You Will Feel Anxious. But Do it Anyway.
Getting High on Recovery 