And now “the whole enchilada” organized by publication date
Two Steps Forward and One Step Back Is Still Progress
"Whenever I make progress, something unexpected happens, leading to an emotional crisis. I get discouraged. Why does this keep happening?" – A former client This client seems to
Kindness Heals
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear…, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”
A Quiet Place in Bright Sunshine
“I have been given a quiet place in bright sunshine.” Bill W. Bill W., the founder of AA, was referring to the peace of mind and sense
The Gift of Gratitude
Gratitude is a quality commonly promoted by personal growth experts, spiritual leaders and addiction recovery programs. But is it a throw-away term that sounds nice but empty of
Resentment Rebound and Recovery
“Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die” St Augustine. Interesting observation. However, resenting the hell out of someone can be satisfying, even
Compassion May Be Situational But Decency Is Not
"When the norm is decency, other virtues can thrive: integrity, honesty, compassion, kindness, and trust.” Raja Krishnamoorthi To begin with, let’s define our terms. What are compassion and