WHAT AM I THINKING?

"I never know what I think about something until I read what I've written on it." -- William Faulkner

Years ago I was in a treatment facility trying to learn how to live life on life’s terms. To say my mind was a super speedway would have been an understatement. Disjointed thoughts continually r... Read More

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Do you own your life?

"The meaning of life is to give life meaning." -- Ken Hudgins

When we own our lives, we accept what we've inherited and the experiences we hold in our memories. We also claim our right to create new conditions if we're not happy with what's come before. We assume responsibility for changing what does not suit us. We acknowledge our own special talents and skills, and t... Read More

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ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT

After a number of recent conversations and happenings, coupled with self reflection, I think the biggest change in my life over the past number of years has been an attitude adjustment.

Years ago, it was far too easy to fall into the negative.

One... Read More

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ASKING FOR HELP

We roll into a new week, and I look forward to it! Interesting things happened last week, one in particular that reminded me that I have no control over people in my life, particularly my adult children.

While I can’t control them, I am amazed, with all the work I have done on myself, how much their actions can still hurt! But with the help of a power greater than me and a little time we do move on. The space in my head has value, and there’s... Read More

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I’ve Heard It (Said It) Before

I was out last week for a meeting not related to my work but for a "community organization". During the course of the conversation I was asked what I do for a living.

When I told the person, his eyes opened wide, he stated this has happened for a reason, and called another family member in. Funny, they have a family member who has a problem and appears to be in denial about it.

This happens frequently with people I me... Read More

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