The art of recovery ___ Recovery is about just doing the work? True. But Perhaps… Perhaps recovery is also An Art. Consider this… The moment a viewer recognizes a painting as beautiful, it transforms from an object into a work of art. The act of looking, then, becomes a creative process, and the viewer becomes … More To Recover, You Must Be Willing to See
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How can you make your recovery plateau an opportunity to grow deeper? ___ Right now, I’ve got a serious case of writer’s block. It may not seem like it, because I publish one new piece every day. After two years of writing this blog, I have a few strategies that I use when I have … More 10 Things I Learned About Recovery from My Experience With Writer’s Block
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Creativity is not just for artists. If you are in recovery, you need to be more creative. And hint: it’s not about art. ___ Creativity has much to teach us about recovery. As a writer, the ideas are not flowing these days. This time last year, I had more ideas than hours in the day. … More What Creativity Can Teach Us About Recovery
ADHD is not a deficit disorder. It is a distinction driver. ___ Why is it that ADHD is defined by deficits rather than strengths? The current definition for ADHD is Attention DEFICIT Hyperactivity DISORDER. It is time to own and declare our many strengths because people with ADHD are like a Swiss Army Knife: … More 10 Reasons ADHD is an Advantage, Not a Deficit
When a person is lost in thought, does that make them crazy or creative? ____ When a person is lost in thought, does that make them crazy or creative? Three things can happen from being lost in thought: 1.Lost in thought and unable to come back. 2.Lost in thought but you find your way back. You … More For Art to be Art, We First Need Suffering
Why is it that we can change our minds in an instant, but it takes a lifetime to change our habits? ___ Change. Everyone seems to be talking about change right now. Honestly, I’m kinda sick of thinking about it. Change is so hard. Even babies cry when they change, so you and I should feel a little better. … More Change Your Mind or Mind Your Change
Don’t just think with your head. Think with your heart, your hands and your feet this year. ___ This year, I have a goal. I need to lose weight because my brain is too fat. “You get your intuition back when you make space for it, when you stop the chattering of the rational mind. … More 8 Things You Can Do If Your Brain is Too Fat
Sometimes you don’t want to talk and you just want to do something. Art therapy may be exactly what you need for better mental health. ___ I felt like dying. Really. My depression and anxiety had crippled me and I needed to see a therapist. Therapy helps, but talking may be overrated. I have had several therapists … More When You Need Therapy, First Reach for the Crayons
Getting High on Recovery 