Over the years, I have heard from several people who attend recovery groups that a common refrain at their meetings is “keep coming back.” It’s often said after a newcomer shares a bit of their story and even more often, after anyone at all expresses their exasperation, frustration or despair about their ability to successfullyContinue reading ““Keep coming back””
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Unpacking MIRROR
In this Episode, Bruce and Heather unpack and discuss the word MIRROR. What are the first thoughts/emotions when we think about looking in the MIRROR?Frightening, difficult? Opportunity, evaluation? What is it reflecting? Do we like what we see, not just physically but also, who we see?Do we compare? Do we say WOW I’m unique? HowContinue reading “Unpacking MIRROR”
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Unpacking STAGNANT
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BwJgYHVyTN4RlntfGfqhJ?si=6EBGXm4RSk6Kw3z5IshOhQ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-i-have-a-word-with-you/id1628668707?i=1000605104216 https://anchor.fm/canihaveawordwithyou/episodes/Unpacking-STAGNANT-e20nb2d Ever feel stuck, not moving forward, in a holding pattern that seems to be going nowhere? Kind of like a pond that has no movement. It can be piling up with sediment and algae forming. Late at night mosquitoes can appear. Just seems stopped and clogged; not moving and feels stifling. WeContinue reading “Unpacking STAGNANT”
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Unpacking DISTURBED
It’s easy to become DISTURBED in life. Heather asks us to HALT and check the four possible reasons. Are we: Hungry | Angry | Lonely | Tired? Maybe, if so, Bruce suggests that maybe we pause for a moment and seek a bit of CALM. Catch | A | Little | MomentUnpacking DISTURBED. Doubting EverythingIt’sContinue reading “Unpacking DISTURBED”
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Over-Qualified
I considered entitling this entry “I’m Still Sick.” Then I reconsidered. Didn’t want anyone to panic. No, I don’t still have Leukemia, at least that I’m aware of. But hang with me for a couple minutes and I’ll explain… My two youngest kids were visiting Grandparents on the West Coast for the past few weeks.Continue reading “Over-Qualified”
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Picture Perfect
In an attempt to “live life on life’s terms”, I decided that part of the process should include sorting through the boxes of books and memorabilia that I have been storing in my parent’s basement…for 4 years. If I am going to keep it, I need to keep it at my own house. If itContinue reading “Picture Perfect”
