I have plenty of days when I am not up for “the journey.” I want the reward—now. It’s really that simple. I banter with self, dramatically exalting that, I’m too… exhausted from feeling my feelings achy fingered from journaling; pen gripped too tight frustrated with what appears to be …
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May 2012
7 articles in May 2012
I am wondering how humankind got it that “others” make us feel a definite way. This is classic behavior for an addict; however I see it equally as widespread in the non-addicted community. We are aghast at how someone has “made” us feel. Then we feel entitled in …
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Have I succeeded in establishing and living by my own standards or do I simply, or at times blindly, follow those handed down to me? By “standards” I am referring to my chosen principles. For me there was the first set of principles that applied equally and then …
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We almost take comfort in the (presumed) fact that we are battling alcoholism. We prefer to think of alcoholism as something outside of us. We favor the idea that the alcohol is the problem; if only we could get rid of the alcohol, then we would be okay. …
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My life coach brought me my running socks and dropped them at my feet. It was the second time in as many days. This time, she was not to be dismissed. Pick up, drop, pick up, drop. At 9:10 A.M. I reasoned with her, without comprehension, that I …
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“I’m sure, 100 % confident, that this is what I want. Yes, there is no question about it. I’m going to attract this, create this, today. The universe knows I want this. It will be here—soon. I’ve prayed, asked, hoped, ordered, and craved this. Okay, so where is …
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When you are capable of doing for yourself, it is best to do for yourself. However when you’ve tried and you find you cannot, it is best to ask for help. Asking for help can be both a strength and weakness depending on your point of origin when …
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