A small, simple challenge- taking a scene of spiritual

importance from my past -and- developing it into a

10-12 minute lay sermon....starting with:

A jewel of a person- who inspired me to seek out and

develop, my own spiritual beliefs. Then asking:

How does sacred appear in 'my' Life today ?

What rituals are in place ?

Am I/you growing ? Reading and questioning / reflecting?

Do I share my beliefs ?

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January Reflections –life recovery, addiction help

I sit here on a beautiful January day. Out my office window I see nothing but blue sky and a white ground cover of snow. When I take the time to reflect on what my eyes see, I feel at peace.

It has been an interesting start to a new year, one that I’m really optimistic about!

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FROM THE PEN OF OTHERS
One of the things I love about blogging is the feedback I get. It sure helps me broaden my horizons, and some people have a great way with words. Periodically I get something and ask permission to include in a blog.
Seems like I to get to know the spirit of others through constant net contact. Something I’d like to share from my friend Cara in response to a post about “How Low Do You Go”.
“The important distinction is that you go low enough for long eno... Read More

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MORE-THAT FIRST STEP (forgiveness)
As usual, my coaching mentor, Dr. Randin Brons has hit a very good topic with this week's Idea Engineer.
Recently I did a blog on that first step that sparked very good response. Response indicates that it caused some thought, and I love to do that internally and spark it in others.
Randin talks about a first step to forgiveness, and his words are in keeping with I try to live and coach others in. This week says:
The first step to forgiveness
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WHY DO I HAVE BAD HABITS?
An interesting question, one I used to dwell on. Martha Beck has a simple answer.
 “Bad habits fill needs, so find good alternatives for them.”
Which might lead one to ask, what needs are filled by bad habits?
For me, I developed bad habits to escape a Life I was unhappy with. A Life heavy on emotional pain, insecurities, low self-esteem, feeling sick and tired constantly, anger, resentments. I developed bad habits as coping methods to escape a l... Read More

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