Recovery. Sobriety. Living Wise.
I sat stunned in my rocking chair (yes, I sit in a chair and rock). The Chicago Cubs had won the World Series. “Cubs” and “World Series” is a non sequitur of the first order. And here I sat contemplating a world where the Chicago Cubs could win a World Series. After 108 years a groove sets in, a way of thinking, a default attitude. The … Continue reading A Program of Recovery: Chicago Cubs
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
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
Rites of passage in life can be a bit like crossing the monkey bars. Sometimes swinging from one stage to the next is as easy as crossing the street. Sometimes it’s like crossing the Grand Canyon on a tight rope. My friend Kieran’s story about his right of passage is one for ages. I’ve known Kieran for nearly 40 years he’s dear dear friend … Continue reading A Rite of Passage