HUMOUR- Don't lose it!
Early in the process of life recovery I found that whatever sense of humour I had left had disappeared. I had trouble genuinely laughing, particularly at myself. I must say that over time, a sense of humour (sometimes twisted) returned to my life, and I love to laugh.
I'm not the greatest shopper in the world. My wife does not push it with me. I'd love to be able to say that the situations below were about me, but that wouldn't be true. I can say... Read More

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SIMPLE LOGIC (The God Thing)

You must wait and listen for the sound of the genuine that is within you. When you hear it, that will be your voice and the Voice of God.

- Howard Thurman, American author, civil rights leader, and theologian (1899-1981)

One of the great things with what I spend a lot of time at is that I hear a lot from others. Whether it is in response to blogs like this, comments through my web site or in the several conversations that are a part of my day,... Read More

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MORE MESSAGES TO HEAR
Over the last week I posted on the Idea Engineer done by my mentor, Dr. Randin Brons. This week's Engineer was quotes only, but messages you might need to hear.
What message did you most need to hear?

"No man, for any considerable period, can wear one face to himself, and another to the multitude, without finally getting bewildered as to which may be true." -- Nathaniel Hawthorne

"You cannot fake a relationship and feel right with yourself or anyone e... Read More

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What message did you most need to hear?

"One word frees us from the weight and pain of life; that word is love." --Sophocles

A great question and point of view from my mentor, Dr. Randin Brons. In reading the list below, one statement did strike me differently. Funny, as I looked back on my past as I began the journey of life recovery, not feeling this particular statement had a huge impact on how I developed and life unfolded.

In exploring the enneagram, Riso and Hudson... Read More

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THAT FIRST STEP
Maybe it's the time of year, maybe it's my receptors, but I have read a lot over the last few days about taking the first step. This first step has many applications.
I read that every journey of 1000 miles starts with that first small step, and reflecting back on my own life, how true that is.
I found myself years ago at a point where on the outside to others things looked good. Smoke going up the chimney of a lovely home, three cars, a job, no financial debt and so... Read More

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