“What you focus on grows, what you think about expands, and what you dwell upon determines your destiny.”— Robin S. Sharma It’s no secret that what we choose to focus on, we bring more of it into our lives. If we’re constantly focused on what’s wrong - what’s wrong with...
"Spring adds new life and new beauty to all that is." - Jessica Harrelson Now that spring is upon us, with its longer days and warmer weather, what better time to introduce new, healthy habits and thought patterns? What better time to spring into recovery and embrace a new season...
"2022 is the time to let go of the things that no longer serve you." (more…)
Unwinding with a glass of wine or a “quarantini” might seem like a good way to cope with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. But for some people, too much alcohol is making this ongoing health crisis worse. Nielsen reports alcohol sales in stores were up 54% earlier this year...
“Tomorrow isn’t promised.” It’s a piece of folk wisdom: direct, and based in plain fact. The Coronavirus has taught us, again, that our assumptions about the future are just that--assumptions. All religions and philosophies teach this, in one form or another. We make our plans and do the best...
I talk about “the pause” often because it was one of the most transformative tools I took away from BIG Power Yoga’s Teacher Empowerment Program. What has opened up for me through the practice of the pause is a world filled with opportunities and possibilities that did not exist...
How can we support our loved ones who have been struggling with addiction during these stressful times? A big part of having a healthy response is taking care of ourselves. If we encourage them to attend meetings, call their sponsor, worked the steps, and stay focused on the positive,...
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has identified the Ten Guiding Principles of Recovery. SAMHSA has a list of definitions for each principle, which readers may find at the website store.samhsa.gov, by entering “working definition of recovery” in the search field. These principles are based on basic...
