1 | Build a sense of empowerment, not a victim mentality No matter how difficult things feel, they can do something to help themselves or their situation. 2 | Parent with a sense of values, but not with a sense of guilt All parents can feel guilt over mistakes we have made, but guilt … More 13 Things that Families Can Do to Raise Mentally Strong Kids
From heroin to hero? Perhaps it is being too dramatic to say “from heroin to hero?” Not for Andy and not for his dog Bailey. His relationship with his dog has changed how he sees himself. Having a pet gave Andy a sense of purpose. It gave him a sense of love and connection with … More How Pets Can Help you in Your Recovery
You can own a lot of things, but you can’t buy more time. ___ Time is precious, too precious to waste by being in a hurry. You can accomplish a lot more if you slow down. Time is precious, too precious to waste by being in a hurry. You can accomplish a lot more if … More You Have Today
Tiny events add up: Recovery is one choice at a time ___ Tiny events. Small, minor stories. Events add up. Decisions matter. Do you want to make your days profound? I wrote about this in my journal the other day, “I try to make my day profound. I want it marked with excellence, exuberance and the … More Addiction: The Importance of Living Small
Idle hands are the Devil’s playground. When I am on a teleconference, my hands are idle because my mouth is doing the work. I guess that teleconferences are Devil time. I’m not sure what my Pastor would say about that, or my Mother. A few weeks ago, I participated in a teleconference. I the opportunity to … More Happiness: Profound lessons from a Paperclip
Business cards are stupid and they may be ruining your life. Go ahead, ask your card the following equation: 100000000000 (100 Billion) x 118 = ? Bet your card draws a blank, just check the back of your card… What do the numbers mean? The first number – 100 Billion. No, it is … More Why Your Business Cards May be Ruining Your Life
Getting High on Recovery 