I learned something magical this week and wanted to share it with you. I will be honest; I have struggled lately with discouragement, disappointment, resentment, grief, and fear. But what I learned gave me hope to change my life in a big way. This amazing technique involves a simple statement that begins with “I don’t [...]
Over the past couple of years, I think many of us have had a difficult time dealing with overwhelm. The pandemic, political unrest, and the war in Ukraine make everything seem harder, heavier, and more complex. Overwhelm is the Worst! Of all the emotions out there, I think the one I have the most trouble [...]
At some point in your life, I am sure you have heard “shake it off.” Usually, an adult tells a younger person to shake off a minor injury like a stubbed toe, bump, or bruise. Or someone may tell you to shake off some hurt feelings or insult. Feel the Feeling I don’t like it [...]
Progress, not perfection, is a slogan used quite liberally in AA to offer participants in the program compassion. It’s not about reaching the goal of some lofty place where temptation does not exist. It’s all about the journey, and isn’t life like that? Cadillac Problems Right now, I am renovating a condo I purchased. The [...]
