Change isn’t always comfortable or easy, but it is simply part of this life. Some changes are small and maybe simpler than others. To make a big change will be a challenge, and for that reason we want to offer to partner with you as you seek the big changes in your life. Breaking free […]
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At a midweek QuittersWin meeting I was stricken by the beauty in the struggle of brave souls on the journey to beat an addiction. Yes, their struggle – which some days can leave them (temporarily) defeated, allows me to see their courage and strength in inspiring ways. There were some tears among the candid conversations,
This winter was harsher than the past few winters, and I don’t think that I’m the only one ready for some change. When I found some photos and videos of my goldfish pond on my phone, they really changed how I felt. Watching my fish swim around, see the frogs and lillies, remembering the sounds
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Happy Birthday to Cherilyn Sarkisian, better known as “Cher!” I’ve always been fond of her music and talents as an entertainer. I also think it’s about time she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! She’s had a number hit on a Billboard chart in each of the last seven decades! But
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(Rant Warning!) If you want to raise revenue, tax a addictive product. I get it, as a “business model,” it’s a winner. Folks will fill your tax coffers, because they have a hard time not buying the thing you’re taxing. When you tax tobacco, you can pretty much count on the coughers to fill your
It is a happiness to wonder; it is a happiness to dream. When one thinks of Edgar Allan Poe, images of a dark or mysterious nature come to mind. Fall of the House of Usher, the Raven, and similarly dark works are likely why Poe remains popular today. But this quote invited me into one
Lavender is brilliant and (for me) she’s local, too! I’ve known her and her family for several years and I will acknowledge my personal bias. Lavender is lovely! You don’t need to agree, but I suspect that you will. Here’s Lavender getting the “Golden Buzzer” to send her straight through to the finals in season
Thanks to Stephen’s Place and the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities for their inspiring work and helpful information. Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month can bring awareness to the challenges that those with developmental disabilities face when it comes to interacting within their communities. Developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder and developmental delays affect
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Solstice greetings to you and yours! As we near the shortest (and darkest?) day of the year – may we look forward with a deep sense of hope about the brighter days ahead. And as nature marks this point in its cycle of seasons, let us seize the season and claim the brightness ahead as
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A Story of Numbers After my eighth serious quit attempt in three years, it finally took. Support from the QuittersWin group and mindful use of NRT (nicotine replacement therapy) helped me finally sever the chains from my 45-year, pack-per-day addiction. I noticed a difference right away! By the end of day two smoke-free, I was
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Early on an October morning (5 years ago today) as I drove to work in the rain, I sat at a red light in the center of my hometown. There are two routes that will get me to work in about the same amount of time. One route
Maybe Miracles Do Happen? If people can maintain coherence and avoid terrible detox symptoms, they might be able to hold hope long enough for a miracle to occur. I’ve seen the bumper sticker that says “Expect a Miracle.” Some days I might scoff at such unreasonable hope. Some days I might wish that expecting a
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Part One – A Fierce Storm Today Rehab and Detox beds are nowhere to be found. Demand is higher than ever. Resources are more scarce. Staff are harder to hire and keep. Overdose deaths (CDC figures) rose 30% from 2019 to 2020 and another 15% from 2020 to 2021. The system has been broken for
“It isn’t where you came from, it’s where you’re going that counts.” – Ella Fitzgerald That’s so true in so many aspects of our human journey. Some of our past needs to be processed or better understood in order for us to move on. But there are plenty of things in our past that we
Even the best of days would be better with a few smiles, smirks, or chuckles! So here’s a small dose of motivation for your day. Laughter is #GoodMedicine! And to add at least a little motivation to this morning’s message, let’s be honest with ourselves and ask if we are REALLY ready to accept help
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