January 10th, 2021
This ancient quotation is an important reminder. First it makes reference to the importance of moderation—often an elusive emotional state. . .
January 3rd, 2021
Our addictions often break us. When the emotional patterns that underlie our addictions become powerful enough, they can overwhelm our ability to. . .
December 27th, 2020
After the initial process of breaking our bond to the specific substance or behavior through which our addictions expressed themselves, recovery becomes a process of. . .
December 20th, 2020
Moving from what we refer to as addiction to what we call recovery means doing something new. Whether the focus on recovery is simply abstinence or a process. . .
December 13th, 2020
The manifestation of addiction is very subtle in the beginning. Rarely does any person make a conscious decision to become addicted to something or even. . .
December 6th, 2020
These five simple words tell us so much. One of the quickest paths toward emotional comfort and security is being content with who and how we are. For successful. . .
November 29th, 2020
At the very root of successful recovery from addiction is self-care. Or, stated inversely, the care of self. Addiction, itself, is. . .
November 22nd, 2020
An important purpose of addiction recovery is to become aware of, and ultimately heal, the underlying emotional patterns that sabotage our ability to feel satisfied. . .
November 15th, 2020
Our addictions represent a dream. When we find ourselves stuck within the rigid emotional structures erected by our addictions, there is an underlying attempt to. . .
November 8th, 2020
A hallmark of being locked within addictive patterns is regret. Addictive patterns demand that we prioritize them. At various levels. . .