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Exerting a Profound Influence

"In a gentle way, you can shake the world." – Mahatma Gandhi, Indian philosopher, internationally esteemed for his doctrine of nonviolent protest (1869-1948) Thinking of ourselves as gentle isn’t a thought that comes easily to most of us. To some, a gentle person may be regarded as somewhat of a simple being, someone without sophistication [...]

Value the Power of Positive Thinking

"Think positively and masterfully, with confidence and faith, and life becomes more secure, more fraught with action, richer in achievement and experience." – Eddie Rickenbacker, World War I American fighter ace and recipient of the Medal of Honor, also a race car driver, automotive designer, government consultant in military matters, and pioneer in air transportation, [...]

Today is the Best Day to Rejuvenate Your Recovery Efforts

"We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise we harden." – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German playwright, poet, novelist and dramatist (1749-1832) Just when we think that there is no more to learn, there is more to learn. If we look at our lives in recovery as an unfolding gift of knowledge, we will begin [...]

Thoughts on Picking Up and Starting Over

"Any change, any loss, does not make us victims. Others can shake you , surprise you, disappoint you, but they can’t prevent you from acting, from taking the situation you’re presented with and moving on. No matter where you are in life, no matter what your situation, you can always do something. You always have [...]

Why New Year’s Resolutions Can Be a Bad Idea

It’s pretty human to use significant days as “turning points” – and that is all well and good for some people.  For others, however, using these days for a supposed total change in lifestyle can be problematic.  I think this can be particularly true for people in recovery. Why? Because many of us have absurd [...]