Recovery does not need to be so serious. Smiling a little will open us to the world around us and within us. ___ Recently I updated my passport. When I took my photo, I put on my saddest face. Apparently everyone involved liked the sad-me photo, because my application was approved by the powers that … More In Recovery: Your Destination is NOT Your Destiny
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Think that life has been hard on you? It’s true! But this is not the end of the story. ___ Do you live your life with your guard up? We all do it sometimes. Living with your guard up can become habitual. We begin to expect that life won’t go our way. We assume the … More 10 Ways that You Protect Yourself from Pain and What You Can Do About It
Answer these four questions to understand yourself and whether you are prone to addiction. ___ Spoiler alert: Scientists agree that an addictive personality is about as real as Superman. You can read more about the myth of the addictive personality by clicking here. You may have the tendency towards addiction, but you can insulate yourself … More Do You Have An Addictive Personality?
When change feels normal, that’s when it will stick. ___ What do you do the day after you change your life? Barbara Brown Taylor You may dream of winning the lottery, but it may drive you crazy Can you imagine what it would be like to win the lottery? What would you do the first … More What Will You the Day After You Change Your Life?
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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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Getting High on Recovery 