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Why??-Do they. Another great question that came from a friend. If we replace the word alcohol with any of a hundred words, the question and response are every bit as relevant. Why does he behave like this? If hundreds of experiences have shown him that one drink means another debacle with all its attendant suffering and humiliation, why is it he takes that one drink? Why can't he stay on the water wagon? What has become of the common sense and will power that he still sometimes display... Read More
A July Weekend- Validation Life, upon reflection, is always interesting. I have been blessed beyond anything I could have imagined, and only realize how much when I reflect on what has happened over a fairly short period of time, and how I was able to handle things and what I allowed myself to feel. Entering the weekend, I was really wondering how I (and many others) “get” a recovery program, and many very bright people stay away from their addiction for a while, and get right back... Read More
For any of you who are interested in the arts- wether you pursue theatre, writing or any of the visual- I found an article of importance in an essay book I took out of the library...Dana Gioia, Can Poetry Matter ? (Gray Wolf Press) The essay" Can Poetry Matter," is also on line at his web page (and I believe NEA's as well) While on the long side, it is a breath of fresh air and brought together many of my concerns about the state of our creative endeavors-only he was able to pu... Read More
Little Dark Clouds Some days I feel like a cartoon character and not my beloved Popeye. I am the person you see in the cartoons with the little black cloud over my head every where I go. I’m thankful that I don’t get this way often, and know it will pass, but the feeling is here, right now. I think some call it depression, I call it a funk!! I have been on a journey to an improved life for a long time! I coach people on balance and goal setting, and work with many in addiction r... Read More
Self-Reflection -we all need it So far, it’s been a really interesting day. Things are now quiet, and I am reflecting on a few things that have happened lately. In response to one of my journals, I got some very constructive feed back on content and approach, and some constructive feedback on my web site which I can incorporate to make it more helpful, and to hopefully increase the amount of work I am doing. This morning, I had the opportunity to work with two very different contacts. O... Read More
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