Chapter 8 of “A New Earth” was a fascinating experience. Phrases like “This, too, will pass” and “Lose yourself to find yourself” resonated deep with in me. Things that have been a big part of my journey of recovery, and I’ll once again say, recovery of life, a life full of joy and free of the crutch of addictions.

Chapter 8 is all about “The Discovery of Inner Peace”, a great term, an... Read More

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Sometimes I feel like a cartoon character, walking around with the little black cloud over my head. And when I think about it, it is self induced and contrary to some of my most basic beliefs.

While I try to live in the moment and keep a high level of conscious contact with the god I understand, there are periods I go through where I procrastinate, and in doing this, I cause worry that doesn’t need to happen, yet does.

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In the work I do, and in dealing with people searching for a better life, at start of transforming life, many love to blame “people, places and things” for their problems. I know, because I was guilty. “If only”, “if so and so didn’t”, “I wasn’t responsible”, “it was so and sos’ fault/job/responsibility”, “if they hadn’t of said/done”, “they/nobody understands me (I’m uniq... Read More

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VALUE RELATIONSHIPS!

When I get gems from third parties, they often jog something inside of me that I simply haven’t given conscious thought to for a while.

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Most mornings I’m up early, take some quiet time in meditation, then get up to face the day. I’m also a creature of habit. After 35+ years in the business world, my first “outside” read of the day is the business section of The Globe.

Today, there was a headline in the “Careers” section that really caught my eye. “Pump Up Your Strengths” it cried out.

What a great t... Read More

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