A midlife crisis can hit you like a ton of bricks, leaving you feeling lost and questioning the choices you’ve made in life. The good news is that it’s never too late to turn things around and find happiness and success. Here are some tips from A Spiritual Paradigm to […]
When we Love and do not feel loved back When we keep hoping and wishing he or she will change, in hopes this person will meet our needs and provide us that which we feel we are missing in our life. The theme of this book is learning to understand […]
Fresh Start You may have been through a major life transition recently – think of a failed relationship, the death of a loved one, sudden unemployment, or something along those lines. It may have left you deeply shaken – as if the rug was pulled under your feet – and […]
There are many chapters, many characters, and as I have been told a very colorful story indeed to my life. However, today I choose to tell the chapter that covers my growth into the third stage of my life, becoming crone. Someone once asked me if that was not insulting, […]
A “Once Upon A Time” Story I have a story to tell. A question came to mind the other day and after pondering it an answer arose. Here is my story. Caution is given, this could be a trigger from some. Once upon a time… This works with all stories, […]
Addiction Addiction comes in many forms, is not prejudice as to who it ensnares, and may end in death unless a solution is found. The saying around the rooms is “Jails, Institutions, and Death.” The world finds itself in an unknown version of life. The pandemic of COVID-19 has altered […]
What Triggers? The simplest definition for a trigger is a physical memory that is connected to an event. It can be a trauma, fun and happy event, or sad occurrence. Our bodies and minds record every nano-second of every moment that occurs in our lives. Not all is recalled or […]
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that of the more than 22 million people who need treatment for a substance abuse issue, only 2.5 million actually receive treatment. Just as there is no one cause of addiction, there is no one-size-fits-all treatment. Some fare better with […]
Every year there is one tradition that never seems to fade: Resolutions. Best intentions are the fuel that fires resolutions. All that we have hoped for, dreamed of and wished upon for our New Year. We design resolutions. Sure that this time we have the resolve to see them through. […]
Addiction is cunning, baffling, and dangerous. Definitions are extensive. There is nothing simple about the disease of addiction.
Buddhism is thousands of years old, but it’s ancient teachings can be applied to basic principles to live by today to supplement a program of recovery. Many recovery and 12-step programs today require a psychic change, which essentially gives the recovering individual a new perspective on life. This allows to […]
There is a definitive pattern in life. Habits are created after using the new thoughts or behaviors for a consistent amount of time. The key is to keep repeating the desired behavior to develop it into a habit. Relapse is the return to the old ways of life. More importantly […]
“I Know.” But do you? What do you know? As a substance abuse counselor and lifestyle coach, this is the phrase I hear most often. I have come to realize that when someone no longer wishes to listen or feels overwhelmed, this is the stop phrase used. […]
Making the commitment to get sober is difficult right from the first step. Even after treatment, the urge to use does not simply disappear. Unfortunately, many recovering addicts will eventually relapse. One way to prevent a relapse from happening is to create a detailed, realistic relapse prevention plan. With an […]
What is the Power of Gratitude? The practice of gratitude as a tool for happiness has been in the mainstream for years. Long-term studies support gratitude’s effectiveness, suggesting that a positive, appreciative attitude contributes to greater success in work, greater health, peak performance in sports and business, a higher sense […]
Herbs & Spices: Basics Herbs and spices offer a wealth of healing remedies when used properly. Those same plants can be dangerous when not used with full knowledge. Herbs and spices come in different preparations: Leaf: fresh and dried, whole and powdered Seed: fresh, dried, whole and powdered Homeopathic preparations […]
What are herbal infusions and Tinctures? Homemade healing and nourishing remedies are easy and inexpensive to create. Takes only a few minutes to prepare. You can make herbal vinegars for cooking or cleaning. You will save money on cleaners and herbal extracts. Herbs have a long history of use around […]
Author: Darius M. Barazandeh So many people ask me, “When am I going to have a transformation and awakening?” My response is typically, “How do you know you haven’t already been awaken-ing?” A few years ago, You Wealth Revolution conducted one of largest awaken-ing/transformation experiments on the planet. We surveyed thousands […]
How much does it cost to have a baby? Recent studies have determined, after factoring for inflation, that the average cost to raise a childis a whopping $245,000. That estimate only includes infancy through age 18, and does not take college costs or other post-college expenses into consideration. $245,000 per […]