Recovery. Sobriety. Living Wise.
Have you ever found yourself obsessing over some person, place or thing? Have you driven yourself to madness with the thought of losing an object of great desire? Have you acted in ways you can hardly describe from the madness of an obsession? Obsessions are not unusual occurrences to those of us in recovery, as we have all experienced the obsession of alcohol. Have we … Continue reading Recovery from Obsession
I recently came upon a troubling scene in a parking lot involving a mother and her two young children. As I was loading groceries into my car I witnessed the mother engaging in a violent and sustained tirade at her young son. I say sustained because whatever had set her off she could not turn off, and she went on and on, becoming ever more rage-filled. I … Continue reading Reaping the Whirlwind
Why is that we see so many around us eaten up by their own ambition? How is it that ambition can come to possess us as ferociously as any addiction? And finally, Why is it our ambition is so directly influenced by those with whom we associate? As a kid growing up, sports of all sorts captured the attention of me and all … Continue reading What I Learned from Making Coffee
“Passion is a positive obsession. Obsession is a negative passion” ~ Paul Carvel Do you remember the first time you had your ears burned? You know, the moment when someone Called you out on a well kept secret Addressed your life from head to toe Spoke the truth and shrunk you down three sizes Sometimes the only way to get our Minds opened Hearts softened … Continue reading When Truth Burns