It doesn’t matter what you do, where you are from, or where you are going– if I love you, you know it. I know that I have to forgive to keep my heart open to self-love so I can be selfless for others.
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I circled the drain for a long time. I was 42 years old when I finally found my way out. It was a last-minute rescue before my health conditions got so bad that the overwhelming fear of dying put that stopper into the drain and saved me. My poor health finally gave me the motivation to enter treatment.
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Meditation is a mindfulness practice that helps me to stay in the moment, to experience the feelings, and to let them go. At first, I was able to meditate for about 10 seconds before my mind began to race. I thought I would never be able to do it. It is called a mindfulness “practice” because it takes just that, lots of practice. I started out with the goal of 3 minutes and slowly increased the time.
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If you’re reading this, chances are you’re in recovery. Our industry is filled with wonderful people who have …
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If you find yourself questioning your drinking or use habits I encourage you to seek the counsel of a professional or a trusted friend, preferably not someone you drink with socially. Ask yourself, how does your drinking make you feel? Does it add to your life? Does it bring out the best in you? If it is not impacting your life in a positive way perhaps it may be time for a change?
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We are all on a road to somewhere. It is important to know that each person is responsible for his or her own driving skills. That reality is difficult for anyone who cares about a person in active addiction or addiction recovery. Things can be more difficult when that person that is constantly veering off into the ditch is a family member or loved one.
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