When I listen to people talking about their challenging experiences (especially friends who are battling addictions) their voices often seem to convey guilt or shame. They seem to say – sometime with and sometimes without words – that they feel defeated, overwhelmed, or weak. In a word, I guess I hear regret. Recently, as I …
Disclaimer: I realize the inherent irony in this post. You’re no doubt reading it on an electronic device from which I’m proposing you detach yourself. “Such a blessing, such a curse!” That how I see the internet. That’s how I see mobile phones. That’s how I see computers. They bring things to our lives every …
Who says who you are? Well frankly, technically, lots of people can name you, label you, try to define or identify you. We tend to do that to people whenever we speak… “This guy on the bus… My friend called the other day… Somebody said that… Everybody knows that… Diabetics have more…” But the labels …
I Think I Can On this date in 1938 the Mallard steam engine was built and for the first time allowed train passengers to travel at speeds over 100 mph! These sleek blue steamers would eventually set a record speed of 126 mph. Like so many feats throughout the course of human history, traveling that …
To Boldly Go On February 18, 1977 the Space Shuttle ‘Enterprise’ lifted off atop a 747 for its maiden voyage. Like most epic ventures, there was great cost and painful loss, but when we consider the venture as a whole, most will agree that it was worth it. The Space Shuttle, for all of its …
Happy Birthday Galileo! Quick post for today – February 15th – reportedly the birth date of Galileo Galilei (1564.) Of the countless brilliant things he reportedly said, these quotes caught my eye today and seem relevant o me. “You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself.” – Yup, …
Gold Rush! On January 23, 1848 the California Gold Rush began after James Marshall found gold at Sutter’s Mill in Caloma. Historians say that 300,000 traveled there in pursuit of treasure that MIGHT reside there. That’s quite an act of faith, isn’t it? To pack up your family or head off alone in pursuit of …
“To Do or To Be?” Some people say that Einstein said “In sanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” And whether it was Einstein or somebody else, there is a certain undeniable truth to that statement. It’s hard to argue with the logic. If we don’t change, we …
“Growing is Hard” Growing can be hard. There will always be obstacles to overcome. Growth requires a willingness to change and a determination to not turn back when we encounter those obstacles. We must summon the courage and grit to push on, push through, push past those barriers. To not change – not grow – …
“Good Stuff!” ‘Had the distinct pleasure of holding two QuittersWin sessions yesterday and I’m blown away by the good work folks are doing and the progress they’re making! As they change several aspects of their lives, breaking habits they’ve practiced for years or decades, they are taking back their power and their freedom. Good work, …
“Nuts and Bolts” Changing our behavior can be a challenge, especially if there’s an addiction involved. At Quitters Win, we have learned that a Change Plan or Quit Plan needs to be comprehensive and cover five specific aspects. (See our posts about BESOCHEMPS, the 5-Headed Dragon from a few weeks ago.) What are the “nuts …
“Something to Crow About?” There’s a time and place for bragging about your progress. And seeing the progress of others can inspire us to keep moving on our path to recovery. So periodically I’m going to say it’s time to #PostOurProgress! Please make a post that declares how long you’ve been free, or what steps …
“3 Things to Quit Right Now” On our way to the “BIG” quit, here are some OTHER things we need to quit: 1. Fearing Change If we aren’t changing, we may not be living! Change happens and it isn’t always comfortable, but it feels better when we decide to be the agent of change (rather …
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