A quote I like from an author I ADORE....

"The day he first told me he was starting to disappear I didn't believe him & so he stopped & held his hand up to the sun & it was like thin paper in the light & finally I said you seem very calm for a man who is disappearing & he said it was a relief after all those years of trying to keep the pieces of his life in one place. Later on, I went to see him again & as I was leaving, he put a package in my hand. Th... Read More

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January Reflections –life recovery, addiction help

I sit here on a beautiful January day. Out my office window I see nothing but blue sky And a white ground cover of snow. When I take the time to reflect on what my eyes see, I feel at peace.

It has been an interesting start to a new year, one that I’m really optimistic about!

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FROM THE PEN OF OTHERS
One of the things I love about blogging is the feedback I get. It sure helps me broaden my horizons, And some people have a great way with words. Periodically I get something And ask permission to include in a blog.
Seems like I to get to know the spirit of others through constant net contact. Something I’d like to share from my friend Cara in response to a post about “How Low Do You Go”.
“The important distinction is that you go low enough for long eno... Read More

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MORE-THAT FIRST STEP (forgiveness)
As usual, my coaching mentor, Dr. Randin Brons has hit a very good topic with this week's Idea Engineer.
Recently I did a blog on that first step that sparked very good response. Response indicates that it caused some thought, And I love to do that internally And spark it in others.
Randin talks about a first step to forgiveness, And his words are in keeping with I try to live And coach others in. This week says:
The first step to forgiveness
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WHY DO I HAVE BAD HABITS?
An interesting question, one I used to dwell on. Martha Beck has a simple answer.
 “Bad habits fill needs, so find good alternatives for them.”
Which might lead one to ask, what needs are filled by bad habits?
For me, I developed bad habits to escape a life I was unhappy with. A life heavy on emotional pain, insecurities, low self-esteem, feeling sick And tired constantly, anger, resentments. I developed bad habits as coping methods to escape a l... Read More

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